Requisition ID: REQ695788

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Until August 2027

Remuneration: $2521.82 - $2582.95 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (as per LHD policy)

Location: Bowral Hospital

Applications close: 11/10/2026

Contact: Holly Furness - Director of Allied Health on [email protected] | 0457 559 633

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia. Achieve Something Great Are you looking for an opportunity to explore your management and team leader skills.

An exciting opportunity exists for an emerging leader to explore and develop their skills, or an experienced leader to support a well established team. The Occupational therapy team of BDH is a close knit team that shares a passion for patient centred care, evidence based service delivery and community care. You will be leading and supporting the team of 6 to deliver services to the inpatient, community palliative and aged care patient populations

Are You the Right Fit? Role We're looking for someone who thrives in an environment where curiosity, initiative, and collaboration drive everything we do. You'll thrive in this role if you:

- Have a strong attention to detail
- Opportunity to balance managerial and clinical skill
- Positive generalist skills with knowledge of multiple areas of service delivery

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 qualified and operational leadership experience, including demonstrated understanding and experience of service provision in complex health settings.




- Demonstrated high level clinical and advanced practice skills in Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention and expertise in clinical leadership and supervision.
- Proven ability to work autonomously with the ability to prioritise ad manage competing demands, monitor performance, problem solve and utilise independent professional judgement.
- 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.

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

- Position Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

- How to Apply
- Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
- 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 [email protected]
- 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.
- Aboriginal Workforce
- For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team,



please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

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

- Grow Your Career
- Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
- 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
- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

- 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 secure, 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.

- Temporary Positions
- For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

📌 Head of Department - Occupational Therapist (Lvl 4) - Bowral Hospital - Temp FT
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Bowral