This position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (pro-rata part-time/temporary positions less than 18 months), and a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (pro-rata part time), under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.

To recognise ongoing service in this role, once the successful candidate has served a qualifying period, they will become entitled to a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (as taxable income).

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ555035
Location: Broken Hill NSW 2880

• Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experience
• Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development
• Get exposure to work across different areas you would not get in the big smoke!

We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door!

Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.

What you'll be doing

• The Senior Clinical Occupational Therapist position is responsible for providing assessment and treatment primarily to the Adults services however at time paediatric services maybe required on outreach or during times of low staffing.
• The clinical services span the areas of Acute Inpatient, Subacute, Outpatient/Hand Therapy and community. Outreach and telehealth services may also be components of services that will be required. (Please note due to the vast distances of outreach services either adult or paediatric service provision maybe required with appropriate support from an appropriate source.
• It is expected that the successful person would have experience in all/majority of the above areas or the willingness to undertake further professional development in areas that require upskilling.
• The position will be based within a particular case load depending on negotiation with the Occupational Therapy Manager and staffing levels within the department.

What is on Offer

• Rural Incentives apply for this role
• 1 week extra paid annual leave every year
• Salary packaging (pay less tax!), this includes Remote Area Housing Assistance Benefits and Meal Entertainment
• Novated Lease
• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
• Isolation & climate allowance
• Special rates at local gyms
• Fitness Passport
• Support through advanced education & training
• A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

About the Far West LHD

The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.

Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.

In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with registration via APRHA and ability to be registered via appropriate professional organisation
• Demonstrated current clinical knowledge and skills regarding Occupational Therapy practice in adult case load interventions.
• Demonstrated high level Written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence based practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as a member of the multidisciplinary team, prioritise and manage a mixed caseload.
• Capacity to provide staff and student supervision, clinical and service consultation. Demonstrated computer and keyboard skills using word processing, software and database packages.
• Current unrestricted drivers license and Working with Children Check.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to the defined standards of ethical and professional conduct consistent with the current NSW Health Code of Conduct and/or relevant professional standards where applicable
  

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Brianna Turley on [email protected]

Applications Close: 15th of March 2025

Stepping Up

The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit:

https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Empower, listen and act together
Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.

At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

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