Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until March 2027

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3

Remuneration: $121,568 - $125,507 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ700456

Location: Tamworth Community Health Service

Closing Date: Wednesday 04 November 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.

Your skills. Your community. Your impact.

About The Role And Where You Will Be Working

This is a rewarding opportunity to provide occupational therapy assessment, intervention and rehabilitation to adults aged 18 years and over across the Tamworth region. You’ll work with a diverse community caseload, support safe discharge planning, and provide services to residential aged care facilities in Manilla and Barraba.

You’ll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, with access to experienced OT mentorship, professional development and flexible working arrangements.

The role is based within Recent England Community Aged Care Services (NECACS) and forms part of the Tamworth Community Health team. You’ll be based at the Tamworth hospital campus and provide services across the Tamworth region, including Manilla and Barraba.

You’ll join a friendly and connected team that values collaboration, work-life balance and creating a positive workplace.

About You

Are you a confident, motivated OT who loves making a real difference in the community?

We’re looking for someone who enjoys autonomous practice, building strong relationships and thinking creatively to find the right solutions for clients.

Community OT experience is highly desirable, particularly home modifications and equipment prescription. If you’re collaborative, adaptable and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Essential Requirements





- Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
- Eligible to drive in NSW with a current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence

How To Apply Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

- Demonstrated high-level verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team to manage complex situations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead planning and evaluation of team activities.

Why join Hunter New England Health?

- Be part of one of the largest and most diverse Local Health Districts in NSW
- Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes
- Salary packaging options
- Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals
- Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health
- Make a real difference across a large, complex health service
- Fitness Passport for you and your family

What You'll Be Doing Provide a high-quality clinical service to patients and their families/carers, to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for patients of the service. Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Hana Skilton on [email protected]

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).

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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 current 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 [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

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.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.

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 [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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.

Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.

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