13 Aug
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NSW Health
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Sydney
The ideal candidate for this Level 3 Occupational Therapist position is a skilled, compassionate, and independent clinician with advanced occupational therapy experience and a passion for delivering person-centred end-of-life care within a culturally diverse community. They will demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning, sound judgement, and the ability to manage complex clinical presentations while working autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. They will bring excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills, adopting a holistic approach to support clients and their families through this profoundly important and delicate stage of life.
A commitment to innovation, service development, reflective practice, and continuous improvement will enable them to contribute to the growth and success of the Time is Precious Program.
Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer, with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and substantial experience in the provision of occupational therapy services for end of fife care patients, carers/ families.
- Demonstrated experience participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process
- Demonstrated experience in providing clinical supervision,
mentoring and professional development to junior staff and/or students, and in planning and delivering education to multidisciplinary teams to build capability and promote best practice.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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- Position Information
- How to Apply
- Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact
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- We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
- Financial Perks
- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via
Smart Salary
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full time employees
- Work-Life Balance
- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
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- Health & Wellbeing
- Discounted gym membership through
Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
- Vaccination Requirements
- Child Safe Employment
- South Western Sydney 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.
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- For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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