Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2 - Tacp

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 23/02/2025)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration: $35.77 - $51.04 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ462728
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
Find out what it’s like to work at Blacktown Hospital and why we think you’d love working with us. Some of our staff share their experiences in this short video:
Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District

• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

What you'll be doing
The Level 1-2 Occupational Therapist is responsible for the provision of high quality, client centred, and evidence based Occupational Therapy services to clients of the Blacktown Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP).
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
Essential Criteria
Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Registration: Current general registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist
Selection Criteria * Clinical experience in the delivery of Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention in the area of Aged Care and Rehabilitation in a hospital or community setting.

• Ability to work both independently with minimum direct clinical supervision and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills.
• Commitment to ongoing education / professional development
• Current NSW driver's license with good driving record.

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For role related queries or questions contact Angela Vratsistas-Curto on Angela.VratsistasCurto@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9881 8163
Applications Close: 15th February 2024.