Occupational Therapist Lvl 1 - New Graduate Program - Ballina

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (104 weeks)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 1
Remuneration: $34.01 -$40.04 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ362129

Ballina Community Health has an exciting career opportunity for a New Grad Occupational Therapist to join their team. Providing comprehensive and appropriate disciplinary specific assessment and intervention as an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team for patients/clients of the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD). The Allied Health New Graduate is appointed for a period of two (2) years during which time they will be provided employment opportunities and support as they transition from student to workforce employees. The Allied Health New Graduate Program will provide entry level employment within NNSWLHD acute clinical and specialist mental health settings with a commitment to provide clinical supervision, support and educational opportunities. At the conclusion of the 2-year contract clinicians will be supported to investigate and apply for advertised employment opportunities within the NNSWLHD.

If you have/are:

• Qualification as an Occupational Therapist and eligible for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Ability to provide clinical discipline specific services within the scope of practice of the position and utilise problem solving skills and a multidisciplinary team approach in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient care
• Effective communication through the use of information technology, written, verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others ability to effectively prioritise and organise own work/caseload

We can offer you:

• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Diverse career pathways
• Professional and personal development
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
• Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
• The opportunity to make a difference!

Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit , our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

• To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information please see
• You may be subject to a probationary period of three months from the date of appointment to this position.

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For role related queries or questions contact Lisa Diett on Lisa.Diett@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 14 December 2022