Provide expert palliative care as an OT in a supportive multidisciplinary team, making a meaningful impact across the Mehi community

Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour + Superannuation + Salary packaging + Rural Incentives
Location: Negotiable between Moree and Narrabri
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ666095
Applications Close: Sunday, 23rd August 2026

This is a Level 3 position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 3 applicants, applications from Level 1 and 2 will be considered. The selection criteria reflects the requirements for a Level 3 applicant. Responses from Level 1 or 2 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards Level 3. The expected performance of the incumbent will be commensurate with his/her years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for Level 3.

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to contribute to a Mehi Sector-wide role, providing expert care and qualified advice to clients, families, and staff regarding palliative care needs. This position is based within the Moree Community Health team, working alongside a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary workforce. The base location for this role is negotiable between Moree and Narrabri.

About the Role
In this rewarding role, you will

- Deliver occupational therapy services to clients with palliative care needs across the Mehi Sector
- Provide clinical advice and support to staff managing patients with life-limiting illnesses
- Work collaboratively within a specialised palliative care team including:
- Palliative Care CNC 2
- Palliative Care Registered Nurse
- Palliative Care Allied Health Social Worker
- Integrate within the broader Community Health team, which includes:
- Full-time and part-time generalist OT services
- Multidisciplinary allied health and nursing professionals

What you'll bring
We are looking for a clinician who has:

- Experience in occupational therapy within palliative care, oncology, or other life-limiting illness settings

Requirements

- Must hold qualifications recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and have current registration with AHPRA.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW

What we can offer you:
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- “Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*”

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- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- - Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional information

- * Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au.

- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.

- 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. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

How to apply
Click apply online, submit your information and resume,



and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

1. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team to manage complex situations.
2. Minimum 3 years Occupational Therapy experience with involvement in one or more in the following areas: Palliative Care, Oncology, or other life-limiting illness
3. Extensive experience undertaking Functional assessments, and equipment prescriptions

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Lee Clissold on ************@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants:

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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.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via *********@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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