Occupational Therapist - Level 1/ 2

NSW Health; Griffith City; Hybrid; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

Relocation considerations

Welcome Experience access

Job summary

NSW Health Griffith invites an experienced Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 to deliver patient-centred care across diverse clinical settings, including outreach and virtual care. Join a multidisciplinary team and support rural and regional communities.

Roles include assessments, treatment planning, education, and collaboration with senior clinicians to ensure safe, high-quality care; opportunities for professional growth, clinical supervision, and flexible hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Hold an recognised degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Experience delivering patient-centred, evidence-based Occupational Therapy services across a variety of clinical areas.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Sound problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess situations, prioritise tasks, and develop practical solutions.
• A commitment to professional development, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement.
• A current Class C driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient-centred assessments, goal setting, treatment planning, intervention, education, and clinical care using evidence-based practice.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage clients within scope of practice to promote functional outcomes and wellbeing.
• Monitor and evaluate treatment effectiveness, adjusting care plans in collaboration with senior clinicians as required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes and support safe, timely discharge planning.
• Provide education and support to patients, families, carers, Allied Health Assistants, and other healthcare professionals.
• Work independently while seeking supervision appropriately to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Skills

Patient-centred care

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Professional development

Driver's licence

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Part time, Casual/Temporary, Full time, Permanent

Join the multidisciplinary team at Griffith Health Service as an Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a diverse range of clinical settings while supporting people to achieve optimal health, wellbeing and independence through meaningful participation in everyday life. This rewarding role offers opportunities for professional growth, clinical supervision, outreach and virtual care, and collaboration with experienced allied health professionals to make a real difference in rural and regional communities.

Financial

• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• Relocation Considerations
• Access to the Welcome Experience

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave (for more information)
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Health & Wellbeing

• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities available
• Position Classification: Occupational Therapist - Level 1/2
• Remuneration: $79,419.00 - $113,301.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
• Hours Per Week: up to 38
• Requisition ID: REQ688694
• Location: Griffith

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join us in this exciting role to deliver comprehensive Occupational Therapy services across diverse clinical areas and settings, including outreach and virtual care.

We have positions available throughout our Occupational Therapy Services teams including General Hospital, ED Short Stay Unit and Orthopaedics.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across various areas of the hospital allowing you to build up skills and knowledge from all different clinical areas.

As theOccupational Therapist, you will be responsible for:

• Conduct patient-centred assessments, goal setting, treatment planning, intervention, education, and clinical care using evidence-based practice
• Assess, diagnose, and manage clients within scope of practice to promote functional outcomes and wellbeing
• Monitor and evaluate treatment effectiveness, adjusting care plans in collaboration with senior clinicians as required
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes and support safe, timely discharge planning
• Provide education and support to patients, families, carers, Allied Health Assistants, and other healthcare professionals
• Work independently while seeking supervision appropriately to ensure safe, high-quality care

Our ideal candidate will:

• Hold an recognised degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Experience delivering patient-centred, evidence-based Occupational Therapy services across a variety of clinical areas.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Sound problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess situations, prioritise tasks, and develop practical solutions.
• A commitment to professional development, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement.
• A current Class C driver's licence

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy
MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

NSW Health is committed to implementing theChild Safe Standards.