Address- Take advantage of free onsite parking and enjoy access to fleet cars for district-wide travel.
- Benefit from our Continuing Professional Development Program.
- Gain from exceptional guidance by experienced senior Occupational Therapist.
Enhance lives in Western Sydney as an Occupational Therapist, facilitating acute care, recovery, and community integration.
Employment Type: 2x Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration: $70, 944- $ 101,211 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: North Parramatta (Cumberland Hospital)
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is a leading healthcare provider, offering primary, secondary, and tertiary care to residents of Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs). WSLHD is initiating an exciting new phase in mental health service delivery, involving the construction of new facilities and expanded services. The expansion will create numerous new job positions and opportunities for career advancement in higher-grade roles within these therapeutic fields.
What you'll be doing
As Occupational Therapist you will be reporting to the Head of Occupational Therapy Department and caring for in-patients through focusing on both acute and recovery care within the hospital's mental health services. Your role involves:
- Providing individual and group interventions.
- Potentially conducting home visits for community reintegration.
- Coordinating patient discharges
How to apply
Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
- Describe your experience and qualifications in Occupational Therapy, including your registration status.
- Provide examples of facilitating group programs for Mental Health consumers.
Requisition ID: REQ487983
Applications Close: 4th August 2024
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Omila Bir at *********@health.nsw.gov.au
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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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Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
