CCLHD - Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 - Community Allied Health

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

Do you love your private practice work, but also crave the fulfillment of public health Occupational Therapy? Perhaps you love to travel and you’re seeking temporary contracts that allow you to work but then take off on your travels?
At Central Coast Local Health District we are looking to build a team of highly flexible, talented Occupational Therapists to help us cover maternity and extended leave. If you are seeking a truly flexible way to work, we can offer, full-time and part-time hours for periods between 6 and 12 months. This is your chance to design a schedule that fits your life, while making a real difference in the community.
Sound like your ideal match? Apply today and join a supportive team where you can balance your private practice with impactful public health work!

Maternity relief positions - should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, the contract of employment will cease with two weeks notice. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency.

About You

• You have current Authority to Practice as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and hold a current Australian Drivers Licence.
• You have demonstrated clinical experience in delivering high quality occupational therapy services to clients experiencing a broad range of chronic illness including [but not limited to] neurological, progressive, stroke, cardiac, aged and respiratory conditions in community contexts.
• You have proven effective caseload management, excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated broad and diverse assessment, intervention and group work skills, as well as experience in integrating client self-management strategies into clinical practice.
  

Where You'll be Working

As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey. As an employer we offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs.

What We Offer

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast.
• Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided - which means you save more tax.
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
• Social Club.
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Child Safe Standard Commitment

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative. The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.For more information, please visit:  https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx

Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Georgina Rosee on PH: 0416 199 *** or **************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Thursday 4 July 2024 at 11:59 pm

You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.