Level 3 Occupational Therapist - Incentives Offered

Hunter New England Local Health District; Taree; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 106,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rural incentives program

Salary packaging

Relocation assistance (where eligible)

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking an Occupational Therapist Level 3 for Manning Hospital in NSW. This permanent part-time role (32 hours per week) offers a structured clinical environment with strong MDT collaboration and opportunities for supervision and professional development.

Salary ranges from $61.31 to $63.29 per hour plus superannuation, salary packaging, and rural incentives. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package and relocation support where

Qualifications

• Must be an Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
• Experience in acute inpatient hospital settings is preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based clinical OT services to inpatients with complex needs and their families.
• Collaborate with MDT members and patients to plan and deliver holistic, person-centred care.
• Contribute to planning, implementation, and evaluation of the complex care service within the OT department.
• Provide guidance and supervision to less experienced staff and students.

Skills

Occupational Therapist

AHPRA Registration

Job description

Your Skills. Your Community. Your Impact

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3

Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Rural Incentives

Hours Per Week: 32

Requisition ID: REQ693962

Location: Manning Hospital

Applications Close: Monday, 5th October 2026

Where you'll be working

There aren’t many places in the world where you hear the words ‘I love where I live’ spoken daily. But you do in Taree, Forster, Tuncurry and the surrounding Barrington Coast. We have the perfect lifestyle

Beautiful rivers, pristine beaches, lush green mountains, a thriving community full of various cultures, lower housing prices, and higher living standards.

The business community thrives with a new university precinct and fantastic career opportunities.

We are just three hours’ drive north of Sydney, two hours north of Newcastle and one hour south of Port Macquarie.

Work within a small team environment that fosters supportive and position working relationships and a wonderful work life balance.

What You'll Be Doing

As the successful candidate you will

• Provide a high quality, evidenced based clinical service to inpatients with complex needs and their families / carers
• Work collaboratively with MDT members and in partnership with patients and carers to plan and deliver holistic person-centred care.
• Contribute to planning, implementation, and evaluation of the complex care service within the Occupational Therapy department.
• Provide support to less experienced staff and students

You will be supported by the Occupational Therapy Department manager, the rest of the Occupational Therapy team and the hospital multi-disciplinary team. You will have access to orientation based on your background and level of experience as well as a range of supportive clinical specialists. You will receive regular clinical supervision within the role and have access to a supportive network of Occupational Therapists working across the Lower Mid North Coast. Education and training opportunities will be identified and agreed as part of performance development discussions.

About You

The successful candidate will have acute inpatient hospital-based experience, including the ability to manage a complex acute inpatient caseload and work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to manage complex situations. You will be experienced, enthusiastic and highly organised, with a strong commitment to providing excellent, patient-focused care and outstanding communication skills. You will also have a demonstrated ability to lead the planning and evaluation of team activities, as well as meet the supervision needs of students and less experienced staff.

Requirements

• Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA

What We Can Offer You

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• “Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*”
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Relocating? The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information

• * Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact [e-mail].
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website

is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position

Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging

Salary packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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