Occupational Therapist Level 3

Occupational Therapist Level 3 – Team Leader Applications Close: Sunday 14th December 2025 Remuneration: $116,892 – $120,680 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging Location: Belmont Hospital Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3 Requisition ID: REQ Benefits: Salary packaging options, Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), ADOs each month (for full‑time employees), Mentoring from Team Leaders and Service Manager, Open door policy, Professional growth opportunities, Proximity to shopping and other services Overview If you are a proactive leader with a passion for Occupational Therapy and thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment, we invite you to apply and contribute to our team's success. The Role We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Occupational Therapist Team Leader to join our highly skilled and fluid team in a fast‑paced acute clinical setting. As a Team Leader, you will oversee a broad range of clinical specialties, providing crucial line management and supervision. You will play an important role in our facility's key pillars of surgical, medical & rehabilitation services for adult inpatients. Manage day‑to‑day staffing and referral allocation, ensuring efficient caseload management. Foster teamwork, support clinical decision‑making, and maintain effective communication across all staff levels. Support team members through mentoring and regular supervision, fostering a supportive environment conducive to professional growth and excellence. Lead on quality improvement initiatives, research, and potential participation in health excellence awards and scholarships. Working hours are typically 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. Where You'll Be Working Belmont Hospital is located within the Hunter New England Local Health District and is nestled between multiple beautiful beaches and the magnificent Hunter Valley vineyards, which are just an hour’s drive away. The hospital has direct access to public transport and is close to numerous public schools and several major shopping centres. Requirements Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA. Australian Citizen, permanent resident of Australia, or New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Temporary visa holders only eligible if no suitable local candidate is identified and employment is in line with visa conditions. Eligibility to be created for future permanent or temporary vacancies. How To Apply Can you describe a time when you managed and led a team while redesigning clinical services in response to demand and community need? What was your role and what outcomes were achieved? Can you describe how you have managed human resources and supported staff to build their professional skills, adapt to change, and achieve positive health service outcomes? Click apply online , submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position Contact For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Treacy on Information for Applicants Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr