Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Shoalhaven Early Discharge Therapy Team

Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $34.01 - $49.28 per hour plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 32
Department: Early Discharge Therapy Team, Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ359552
Application Closing Date: Sunday, 11 December 2022

This is a Temporary Part-Time contract for the backfill of maternity leave for 3 January 2023 to 23 July 2023. Possibility of an extension at same/reduced hours.

This opportunity offers a supportive team with learning opportunities in the beautiful Shoalhaven area. Flexible Work Arrangements and work from home arrangements will be considered.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed an up-to-date course of a COVID-19 vaccine (3 doses for Category A roles, 2 doses for Category B roles) which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate 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. Please provide proof of vaccination if available.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

Talent Pool

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 12 months.

Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with before employment can commence.

Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go to

Your claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at:

• Current registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board, AHPRA.
• Current class C NSW drivers licence or equivalent.
• Demonstrated high-level written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and able to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in occupational therapy practice and the provision of services to a broad range of consumer groups.
• Demonstrated high level of organisational and time management skills.
• Evidence of knowledge and commitment to the application of quality improvement and evidence based practice to occupational therapy.

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For role related queries or questions contact Jane Carratt on Jane.Carratt@health.nsw.gov.au