This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata’d to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) 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.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 3
Remuneration: $112396 - $116038 + Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ596144
Location: Broken Hill NSW 2880

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!

• 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!

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 Level 3 Senior Clinical Paediatric Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing a range of high-level assessment, therapeutic and preventative Occupational Therapy services in a generalist caseload across community/school and acute settings according to relevant models of care and priorities. The clinician is able to demonstrate advanced reasoning skills and operate with minimal direct clinical supervision.

What is on Offer

• 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:

• Must hold a tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy eligible for AHPRA registration and have at least 3 years post graduate clinical experience in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical practice knowledge, skills and experience within Paediatric Occupational Therapy, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as a member of the multidisciplinary team, prioritise and manage a mixed caseload.
• Strong time management skills, written and verbal communication and IT skills including the ability or willingness to use Telehealth software.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, implement and evaluate quality improvement initiatives, research, and service development processes.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical and team leadership, including experience in staff and student supervision.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills including negotiation, decision making, advocacy and the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Evidence of a Class C drivers licences and a willingness to travel for work purposes, including overnight stays.

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: 18th August 2025