Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 - Bega

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time - To 30 June 2025Location: BegaPosition Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hourHours Per Week: 32.3Requisition ID: REQ615387Applications Close: 2 November 2025Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closingAbout The ServiceJoin Our Team as an Occupational Therapist – Helping Patients Regain IndependenceAre you passionate about empowering patients to overcome challenges and improve their quality of life?At (Site/Service Name) our Occupational Therapists play a vital role in supporting patients through recovery, rehabilitation, and everyday activities. From helping patients regain mobility to adapting environments, your expertise will enable meaningful improvements in their lives.Be part of something bigger—empower lives, support recovery, and grow your career in rural health.Support forApplicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)Working within SNSWLHDSustainable Healthcare: Together towards zeroSalary packaging optionsHealth and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinationsA team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyleMoving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW GovernmentWhat You'll Be DoingThe Allied Health Professional is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing quality occupational therapy services to patients/ clients of the SNSW Local Health District in order to meet their health and wellbeing needs.Selection CriteriaCurrent Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist.Demonstrated effective written, verbal and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise own work / caseload across a regional area.Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice relevant to clinical discipline.Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our teamInformation for applicantsSouthern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact estelle.roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.auNeed more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Lisa Reade on 02 4474 1572 or email Lisa.Reade@health.nsw.gov.auFollow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and You Tube