:PermanentFull Time
: Occupational Therapist Level 3
: $108,595 - $112,114 per annum
: 38
:REQ485515
Where you'll be workingWestern 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 andevidence-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.
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.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ 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:
- What made you apply for the role of Senior Occupational Therapist, Chronic and Complex.
- Detail your experience in this area.
- 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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For role related queries or questions contact Grace Navin 0407 793 941 or email [email protected]
Applications Close: 12th May 2024