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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time / Temporary Part Time (Up until October 31 2023) Job share may be considered
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $67,442.00 - $97,709.00 pa (plus super) ; $34.01 - $49.28 ph (plus super)
Hours per week: Up to 38
Location: Mudgee NSW
Occupational Therapist
Mudgee Health Service
About the role:
The Occupational Therapist is an integral part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team providing care to patients of Mudgee Health Service. This position will provide Occupational Therapy services to the Emergency Department and Inpatient ward. The Occupational Therapists will have an integral role in screening all patients admitted to the Emergency Department and Inpatient ward with a particular focus on patients >65 years old and further assessing those deemed appropriate for full Occupational Therapy assessment, recommendation and discharge planning.
This position is eligible for accommodation assistance.
This position aims to enhance and support patient flow through ED and the Inpatient ward, building a greater understanding of the benefits Occupational Therapy can have in preventing hospital admissions and supporting safe patient discharge from the Hospital.
Western NSW LHD encourages suitably qualified Aboriginal people to apply for this position
This is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26: Employment of eligible persons. Whereby Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and, where found suitable, will be given higher priority under affirmative action in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. In the event there are no suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants, then applications from non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be considered.
Where you’ll be working:
The Mudgee Gulgong Region is located just over 3 hours from Sydney in Central West NSW. It has a dynamic and friendly community and a strong and diverse economic base, providing opportunities for future business development and growth. The Region also attracts almost 500,000 visitors each year to experience the local wine, food, sporting and cultural events.
Support with accommodation is available. This has some flexibility dependant on the needs of successful applicants, and can be discussed with the applicant when they contact.
About us:
WNSWLHD is the largest employer in the region, with over 7,700 dedicated staff working across 3 major rural referral hospitals, 50 community health centres, numerous corporate and executive offices and 38 inpatient facilities – which include 25 multipurpose services and 4 district health services.
We are committed to building a workplace that values diversity, inclusion and belonging, by recognising and valuing the skills and strengths each person can bring to our organisation. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse groups.
Some of the benefits of working with us include:
- Genuine support in an inclusive, compassionate and caring team environment.
- Interesting and challenging work that will bring your purpose to life, broaden your scope and fast track your career.
- Greater autonomy and responsibility to reach your full potential.
- Opportunities to make an impact and shape the future of rural health through involvement in projects, innovations and research.
- Opportunities for learning and development, including access to a mentoring program and in-house training with our Organisational Development Unit and eLearning system.
- Access to Salary Packaging to save tax, Fitness Passport and free & confidential counselling services.
Candidates must read the Position Description and address the Selection Criteria for the role, providing examples where required. You must also upload a copy of your current CV as part of your application. For assistance, see our Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD. For further information on the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards.
Applications will close 7 June 2023 – 11:59pm.
For role related enquiries, please reach out to Kate Egan on
(02) 6371 9805 or Kate.Egan@health.nsw.gov.au
COVID-19 Response:
All NSW Health workers are required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful for this role or have an approved medical contraindication certificate.
Talent Pool
If we identify a surplus of suitable candidates for this role, you may also be invited to an eligibility list where you could be offered an alternative position per the relevant Award.
