Sydney Local Health District is responsible for the health and wellbeing of more than 740,000 people living within our boundaries, as well as many more from rural and remote parts of NSW and Australia. We have hospitals and health services delivered in various locations in the community and in people's homes. About the role Permanent Full Time Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 $70,944 - $101,211 per annum annual leave loading 11% Superannuation Requisition ID: REQ499012 The Opportunity The SLHD Community Transition Aged Care Program (TACP) serves to transition aged care clients safely from hospital back into the community. The TACP Occupational Therapist, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary TACP team, will work with clients to achieve their goals and ensure safe discharge from the program. This position is a community role, covering the Sydney Local Health District geographical area. TACP has its office base at Concord Hospital, but you may be asked to commence or finish work from other SLHD locations which include RPA, Canterbury and Balmain Hospitals. There may be opportunities for mobile work arrangements and community based work-related activities will require use of your own car. For more information, please view the Position Description To excel in this position, you must have: A Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA). Postgraduate Occupational Therapy experience, including aged care and/or rehabilitation and experience delivering Occupational Therapy services in the community setting. A current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable). What we offer in return: Accrued Day Off each month for permanent and temporary full time roles Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging up to $9,009 Novated car Leasing Meal entertainment allowance up to $2,650 Paid Parental leave Annual Leave loading Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education Health & Wellbeing: discounted Fitness Passport, free nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals, access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families and yearly flu shots etc. Enjoy the ability to utilise the Concord Hospital staff gym About working for SLHD This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015) . SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards . To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn For enquiries, please contact Fiona Errington on 0401 696 250 or Andrea McKellar on 0477 748 388 or via email at fiona.erringtonhealth.nsw.gov.au or andrea.mckellarhealth.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 8 July 2024
