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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $105,093 - $108,612 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ358915
Are you looking for a place to build an exciting and rewarding career?
About Us
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
Where you will be based
Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care. Since opening in 1929 our hospital continues to grow to meet the changing needs of our community and incorporate new models of care.
About the role
The purpose of the position is to provide senior clinical leadership within the Home Based Therapy Occupational Therapy Service including optimisation of client care delivery across sites within Sydney Local Health District, as well as supporting the mentoring and development of staff.
We are looking for someone who...
Has a Bachelor or post graduate degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA, with experience at Level 2 or higher.
Has demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant community clinical experience in the provision of Occupational Therapy in the treatment of older people and adults with physical disabilities.
Is able to independently problem solve, apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations.
What we can offer you (for eligible employees)…
Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
Great education opportunities through the Centre for Education and Workforce Development
Please view the for further details.
For enquiries, please contact Sophie Wilson on 0425 289 775 or via email at .
About working for SLHD
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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Applications Close: 15 December 2022
