Occupational Therapist Level 1/2

Join to apply for the Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 - Bega role at Southern NSW Local Health District Employment Type : Temporary Part Time – To 30 June 2025 Location : Bega Position Classification : Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 Remuneration : $37.03–$52.83 per hour Hours Per Week : 32.3 Requisition ID : REQ Applications Close : 7 December 2025 Interview Details : Scheduled within 10 days of closing About The Service Join Our Team as an Occupational Therapist – Helping Patients Regain Independence. Are you passionate about empowering patients to overcome challenges and improve their quality of life? At Southern NSW Local Health District our Occupational Therapists play a vital role in supporting patients through recovery, rehabilitation, and everyday activities. From helping patients regain mobility to adapting environments, your expertise will enable meaningful improvements in their lives. Be part of something bigger—empower lives, support recovery, and grow your career in rural health. Support for Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS) Working within SNSWLHD Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Salary packaging options Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport and annual influenza vaccinations A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government What You’ll Be Doing The Allied Health Professional is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing quality occupational therapy services to patients/clients of the Southern NSW Local Health District in order to meet their health and wellbeing needs. Selection Criteria Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist. Demonstrated effective written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and organize own work / caseload across a regional area. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice relevant to clinical discipline. Current unrestricted driver’s licence and the ability to maintain; willingness to drive/travel as the role requires, including long distances. We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health. 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.Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritize the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process.To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Additional Information Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Lisa Reade on or email Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. #J-18808-Ljbffr