Senior Occupational Therapist (Aboriginal Targeted), Western NSW Local Health District. Auburn, Sydney NSW. Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation (Healthcare & Medical). Government - State (Government & Defence). Full time. Senior Occupational Therapist (Aboriginal Targeted). Organisation / Entity: Western Sydney Local Health District. Job category: Health - Allied | Occupational Therapy. Job location: Sydney Region / Sydney – West. Work type: Full-Time. Total remuneration package: $108595 - $112114. Closing date: 12/05/2024 - 11:59 PM. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time. Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3. Remuneration: $108,595 - $112,114 per annum. Hours Per Week: 38.

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.

What you'll be doing The Senior Occupational Therapist is responsible for the clinical leadership, coordination and clinical governance of the Occupational Therapy service, and to provide a professional level of service, with a commitment to multidisciplinary and evidence-based approaches to service delivery and improving patient outcomes. The Senior Occupational Therapist is responsible for contributing to the planning, implementation, evaluation, improvement and reporting of the Occupational Therapy service within Integrated and Community Health. This position provides clinical supervision and leadership to level 1 / level 2 Occupational Therapist. This position is expected to work from different locations across WSLHD as reasonably required. Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District. Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff).

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. Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW.

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. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Whilst this position is open to all applicants, it is targeted for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people.  Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW.  Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and greater consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. If applying as an Australian Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander, then please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application.  If offered an interview, you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Essential Requirement:

Qualification: Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy

Registration: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency(AHPRA) registration as an Occupational Therapist

Selection Criteria:

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Do you have a valid NSW class C driver’s license and are you willing to use this for work purposes?

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Applications Close: 12th May 2024

For role related queries or questions contact Grace Navin 0407793941 Email: WSLHD-CommunityPalliativeCare@health.nsw.gov.au