Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Temporary Full Time (up to 9 Mar 2025)Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2Remuneration: $70,994.00 - $101,211.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)Location: Dubbo, NSWHours Per Week: 38Applications Close: 23 Sep 2024 – 11:59pmApplications from new graduates and experienced Occupational Therapists (OTs) welcome.Occupational Therapist – WalanmarraDubbo Health ServiceAbout The RoleIf you like variety, thrive on learning new skills and want to skyrocket your career – then we have a fabulous role for you at Dubbo Health Service - Walanmarra – a growing rehabilitation service which translates to "make strong" in Wiradjuri language.In Walanmarra, you will work with rehab patients to help them reach their independent living goals. Patient centred, the work is rewarding as you have the time to develop relationships with patients as they work towards maximising their independence and functioning in meaningful activities to them.This is a true 'rural' position where you will generalise across a broad range of clinical areas - one day working on a spinal cord injury, the next a stroke and the following a hip fracture. With this variety, your skills will grow quickly – you will still receive the support of supervision – but be hands on where you can bring your skills to life.You'll need to navigate complex issues and be great at problem solving with every day being a rewarding challenge. People here really need you, express gratitude for your care and you'll make a difference to our Aboriginal community members who make up 16% of our population.As a rural role you have lots of opportunities for learning and development, including with other OT teams across our district. Have an area of interest? That's great! We nurture and support learning in specific areas, so you can be the team specialist in that area and share your knowledge.You'll work with a team passionate about community care, you and your career. The team is here for you, supporting you through settling into the team and town, developing your clinical skills and helping you chart your career.The region's largest employer, Western NSW Local Health District Careers fast track you to clinical lead, supervisory and management roles. Secondment opportunities abound. We also have a great team of leadership educators to support you on your career journey.Dubbo, NSW is situated on the edge of the Western plains of outback Australia. Many health professionals come to Dubbo to work and as such, there is a really great social network that is easy to access and full of welcoming people, just like you who are new to town. Your commute may be 10 mins max, and you may even afford to buy a house!Please consider this role as a great start to your career or to further expand your scope as a more seasoned OT. We look forward to receiving your application.To Apply For This Role Click 'Apply' Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login Upload your current resume Answer the selection criteriaRole-related enquiries: Please contact Jodi Watters, Director of Allied Health – Dubbo Health Service on or at for more information.Additional Information For Applicants All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons. This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future. Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards. For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD. #J-18808-Ljbffr
