Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 - Incentives Offered
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Up to 30th June ****) (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $***** - $***** ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options are available to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay) + NSW Health (conditions apply, may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours - to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme and Western NSW LHD Incentives)'
Location: Parkes & Forbes, NSW - Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 15 November *********:59pm
Occupational Therapist- Incentives Offered
Lachlan Health Service
About the role
Lachlan Health service Occupational Therapy department provides generalist Occupational Therapy services to the communities of Parkes and Forbes NSW.
The site location is negotiable between Forbes and Parkes campus with an expectation that work will be between both sites.
Days and hours are flexible to suit individual circumstances.
The Occupational Therapy department provides services to the inpatient units, as well as community adult and paediatric caseloads.
There is opportunity to develop skills in other areas if desired.
The role within the team is flexible and the successful applicant will work with clients of all ages.
The community OT completes functional assessments and makes recommendations for equipment or modifications to enable clients to improve their safety and independence in the home environment.
The successful applicant may also be working in the paediatric setting completing developmental assessments and providing evidence-based interventions to the 0-18 age groups or working within the inpatient setting.
This is negotiated on commencement or there is opportunity to rotate.




The Occupational Therapy team is supported by a clinical department OT senior, and you will be working within in a friendly small team environment and a larger friendly community health team environment.
New graduates for **** are very welcome to apply.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health.
To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
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Kick-start your career with Western NSW LHD's Allied Health Early Accelerated Development (AHEAD) Program.
Support as you commence your role and throughout your first two years in the District
Connection with a peer network of allied health professionals
Professional education and interdisciplinary workshops building professional capability in a range of areas, including leadership and quality improvement
Career development opportunities both within and beyond the program
The AHEAD program is open to early-career allied health professionals in Western NSW LHD.
Find out more here: AHEAD program information
Hear from our early-career professionals: WNSWLHD Allied Health Rural Graduate program
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Additional information for applicants
All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position.
This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26.
Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace.
Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU).
This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care.
All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive workplace for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse.
For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging.
As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
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📌 Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 - Incentives Offered (New South Wales)
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