Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 02/02/2029) Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 Location: Blue Mountains District Anzac Hospital Remuneration: $***** - $***** per hour Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ****** Applications Close: 13/11/2026 With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise.
As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital is an acute hospital that supports a population of approximately 80,000 and is the only ANZAC Memorial hospital remaining in NSW.
Easily accessible to Sydney residents, our team of clinicians, allied health, and support staff works with the community on a shared goal to maintain the delivery of high-quality healthcare in the Blue Mountains region.
Launch your Occupational Therapy career and make a meaningful impact from day one.
This New Graduate Occupational Therapist opportunity offers the chance to provide high-quality occupational therapy services to clients, consumers and carers while developing your clinical skills, confidence and professional capability through structured supervision, mentoring and peer support.
As a New Graduate Occupational Therapist, you will undertake assessments, implement evidence-based interventions and contribute to patient-centred care across a variety of clinical settings.




Through our new graduate program, you will gain valuable experience in supporting individuals with health conditions to maximise independence and function safely in the home and community.
You will work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver timely and effective interventions and assist patients to achieve their goals through tailored therapy, discharge planning and recovery-focused care.
This is an exciting opportunity to learn from experienced clinicians, expand your clinical expertise and build a solid foundation for a rewarding career in Occupational Therapy.
If you are passionate about improving health outcomes and making a difference in the lives of patients and their families, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
What you will bring to the role
Eligibility for registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board, AHPRA,



and completing the final semester of a recognised degree in Occupational Therapy or within 12 months of graduation from an entry level Occupational Therapy program at time of application.
Demonstrated skills in verbal communication with consumers, teams and agencies, with experience in clinical documentation and formal reporting.
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and manage routine clinical matters with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated clinical experience in occupational therapy practice and the provision of services to a broad range of consumer groups, including consumers in an acute and/or rehabilitation setting.
Demonstrated high level of organisational and time management skills.
Demonstrated experience in the use of relevant evidence-based practice resources to guide decision-making and commitment to quality improvement.
Demonstrated ability to engage in self-directed learning and work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Current driver's licence and willingness to use for work purposes.
This may include driving long distances across the LHD.
For role related queries or questions contact Jane Meiklejohn on ******
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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