Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 16 Jan 2022 - job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
View the Selection Criteria: Position Description
Remuneration: $100,151.00 - $103,503.00 pa plus super
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Orange, NSW
Applications Close: 9 Dec 2020 - 11.59pm

We are unable to sponsor working visas for this position at this time.

Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our advertised positions. If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions about this position, please get in touch with the contact person listed in this advertisement.

About the opportunity

As the Senior Occupational Therapist, an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, you will deliver contemporary and evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and management for a range of behavioural, emotional, addiction, psychosocial and health problems. This role will work collaboratively with the inpatient multidisciplinary team to support the recovery journey for our consumers within an inpatient setting.

What we can offer you

Country living with a meaningful career path
Paid leave entitlements
Allowances as per the relevant Award
Monthly ADOs for full time staff
Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)
Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO
Professional growth and accelerated career progression

Where you'll be working
Bloomfield Hospital - Orange, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District. For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.

With a focus on innovative models of care, Orange Health Service is the largest rural hospital in New South Wales and the regional teaching, referral and trauma centre for the Central West. Working here you can bring your purpose to life, broaden your scope through development & experience, and fast track your career.

Developed in 2011 on the grounds of Bloomfield Campus, the 520 bed state of the art facility has a 200 bed general hospital, with five operating suites, 60 specialised treatment areas, acute mental health, mental health rehabilitation services and a medium care forensic unit.

Services include emergency, inclusive of trauma, medical, general and specialist surgical, obstetrics, paediatrics, dialysis, dental, cardiology, stroke, interventional cardiology, radiation oncology, ambulatory care, rehabilitation, sub-acute/non-acute, diagnostic, telestroke and a range of primary and community health services.

Orange Health Service is in the Western NSW Local Health district, a leader in the delivery of virtual care, and with innovation and improvement in care at the heart of all roles, your work will be a part of shaping the future of rural health. We commit to support you in an inclusive, collaborative and caring team environment, and will help you develop the skills you need to reach your potential.

Orange Health Service is affiliated with the University of Sydney and is also used for teaching students from other universities including the Charles Sturt, Newcastle and Wollongong.

For more information about the Western NSW Local Health District, watch our video!

Help with your application and how you apply for the position
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria found in the Position Description above as thoroughly as possible. For further information regarding the application process, interview process and pre-employment checks you can download the Guide to Employment with Western NSW booklet.

Please apply for this position online by clicking ‘Apply for Job’ at the top of this advertisement.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions please contact Melissa Lane on melissa.lane1@health.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6963 7607

Talent pool
If the selection panel identifies a surplus of suitable candidates for the role, an eligibility list may be created where candidates may be offered casual, permanent or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.

Targeted role
This is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26: Employment of eligible persons. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to suitable Aboriginal applicants in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. Aboriginal applicants will be required to demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria. Applicants can upload their Confirmation of Aboriginality as an attachment to their application.

Stepping Up – Close the Gap
The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information please contact the AES recruitment team on (02) 6882 8100 or email dubbo.recruitment@aes.org.au. Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.

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