Occupational Therapist

HammondCare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Leave benefits – purchased additional年

Training & career development

Reward and recognition program

Fitness access for you and family

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

HammondCare currently seeks an Occupational Therapist to join our team at Braeside Hospital in Prairiewood on a part-time basis (4 days/week) until 30 April 2027. You will deliver patient-centred OT services within a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients and carers across hospital, home and community settings.

The ideal candidate holds AHPRA registration, has experience in rehabilitation or palliative care, and is committed to applying evidence-based practice aligned with HammondCare

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.
• Significant practical experience or extensive knowledge in Rehabilitation and Palliative Care settings; inpatient, outpatient or community experience desirable.
• Current driver’s licence and safe driving record.
• Willingness to travel between HammondCare sites and services.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated organisation and time management skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in home assessments and equipment prescription.
• Experience with pressure care and pressure injury management.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and efficient Occupational Therapy service to clients and provide appropriate support and advice to carers.
• Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to assess patients' functional and care needs, set goals and provide appropriate treatment.
• Contribute to the organisation's Mission and values in a client-centred, continuous quality improvement work environment.
• Collaborate with other team members across hospital, residence and community settings as required.

Education

Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy OR equivalent

Job description

Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not‑for‑profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise.

We've been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life's most difficult circumstances. Whether it's in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It's not just care, it's HammondCare.

About the role

The part-time 4 days per week Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 role until end of April 2027 is located at Braeside Hospital in Prairiewood and works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to ensure a high standard of Occupational Therapy service is provided to patients of the Hospital, along with appropriate support and advice to their carers.

The Occupational Therapist will participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a patient-centred, evidence-based, continuous quality improvement work environment that is consistent with the values and ethics of HammondCare and Occupational Therapy Australia.

HammondCare is a NSW Health-affiliated organisation all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised.

The essence of this role

• Provision of effective and efficient Occupational Therapy service to clients and appropriate support and advice to their carers
• Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in assessing patients' level of functional and care needs, setting care goals and providing appropriate treatment
• Participate as a member of the HammondCare team in the application of the organisation's Mission and values to the pursuit of its objectives in a client-centred, continuous quality improvement work environment

About you

• A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA
• Significant practical experience or Extensive Knowledge in providing Occupational Therapy Services in a Rehabilitation and Palliative Care setting. Experience across inpatient and outpatient/community settings would be desirable
• A current driver's licence and safe driving record
• Willingness to travel between HammondCare's sites and services
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated organisation and time management skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in conducting home assessments and equipment prescription
• Demonstrated experience in pressure care and pressure injury management.
• Empathy and patience

Benefits - What are we offering

• Salary packaging
• Leave benefits - purchased additional annual leave
• Additional training & career development opportunities
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family
• Free independent, confidential counselling services, wand wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you & your family.
• Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs
• Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung

Closing date 13th November 2026

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, immunisation staff screening & vaccination compliance checks.