Occupational Therapist

There are currently 173 jobs listed by Hunter New England Local Health District Occupational Therapist - Incentives Offered Organisation / Entity: Hunter New England Local Health District Job category: Health - Allied | Occupational Therapy Job location: Regional NSW / Tamworth & North West NSW Job reference number: REQ Work type: Full-Time Total remuneration package: $ - $ 23/11/2025 - 11:59 PM Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults across the New England region Remuneration $116,892 – $120,680 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging + rural incentives Location: Tamworth Community Health Service Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until January 2027 Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3 Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: Sunday 23rd November 2025 We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Occupational Therapist to join our New England Community Aged Care Service (NECACS). In this rewarding role, you’ll deliver high-quality clinical services to adults living within the Tamworth Regional Council area, supporting optimal health and wellbeing outcomes for patients, their families and carers. You’ll provide assessment and intervention in the community, including discharge planning for Manilla and Barraba Hospitals and post-acute care interventions. Working both independently and as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you’ll play a key role in helping people remain safe and independent in their homes and communities. As part of the NECACS team, you’ll join a group of four CHSP-funded Occupational Therapists who provide strong professional support and collaboration. You’ll also receive guidance and mentoring from three Senior OTs and a Level 1/2 OT, with additional support from a manager who is also an experienced Occupational Therapist. We value your autonomy - you’ll have the opportunity to manage your own waitlist, appointments, and workload while being part of a connected and encouraging team environment. About you You’re a proactive and organised clinician with strong planning, communication, and time management skills. You’re passionate about rural health care and ready to contribute your expertise in home modifications and equipment prescription to support older adults in achieving their goals. A supportive, multidisciplinary environment with strong peer and senior mentorship Comprehensive, tailored orientation and ongoing professional development opportunities Opportunities for outreach travel to Manilla and Barraba during work hours in a work vehicle A role where you can truly make an impact within your community Benefits Proximity to shopping and other services ADO's each month (for full time employees) Salary packaging options Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals Requirements Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA Additional Information Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro‑ra basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies. This position is full time; however, job share arrangements will be considered. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. How to apply Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability. Detail your experience in assessment and interventions – including home visiting, equipment prescription, home modifications, and developmental / observational assessments Provide examples of your demonstrated high level verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. #ruralhealthincentive #J-18808-Ljbffr