Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 - Community Assessment Unit (PPT)

NSW Health; Randwick City Council; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging Scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District invites applications for an Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 in the Community Assessment Unit at Prince of Wales Hospital. This permanent part-time role (32 hours per week) is rostered Sun-Wed, with potential holiday coverage and a focus on rapid assessment, rapid diagnostics and early treatment for complex patients.

You will join a supportive team in a multidisciplinary environment, with dedicated supervisor and opportunities for early career

Qualifications

• Qualifications in accordance with NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award Schedule C.
• Demonstrated core competency skills relevant to the facility and OT service.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and exercise independent professional judgement.
• Computer skills and ability to use health information systems.
• Commitment to quality improvement and ongoing clinical learning.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Written verbal communication

Health information systems

Education

NSW Health Schedule C qualifications

Tools

Health information systems

Job description

Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 - Community Assessment Unit (PPT)

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

REQ696039

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2

Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 32

Requisition ID: REQ696039

Applications Close: Sunday 8 October 2026

Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Community Assessment Unit (PPT), Prince of Wales Hospital

Do you like a fast paced environment with flexibility to meet your lifestyle needs? Be part of an LHD that promotes and shares opportunities for clinical excellence and learning.

Where You'll be Working (POWH)

The Occupational Therapy department at Prince of Wales Hospital employs up to 40 therapists across acute, rehabilitation and outpatient caseloads. We have therapists specialised across all caseloads working together to support each other working with complex patients to deliver patient centred care.

• Driving innovation and learning
• Prioritising self-care and wellbeing
• Clear communication & feedback
• Valuing teamwork & collaboration

This position is in our Community Assessment Unit (CAU) and within our Aged Care Team.

The Community Assessment Unit (CAU) provides short term, multidisciplinary, acute care for patients who do not require, or no longer require treatment in the Emergency Department (ED). The unit is designed to reduce length of stay in the ED and inpatient wards by commencing rapid assessment, faster diagnostics and earlier treatment for the undifferentiated, complex, chronic and non-critical medical patients. Patients can be referred direct to the CAU from ED/triage, clinics, consultant rooms, Nurse Practitioners and General Practitioners. Patients’ length of stay in the CAU is on average 48 hours.

This position is rostered Sun-Wed, public holidays may be required.

See what Prince of Wales Hospital has to offer!

As well as well as supported orientation and a dedicated supervisor, to support you as you commence your OT career within SESLHD we also have:

SESLHD OT Early Career network

BUILD Opportunities Program: for Allied Health Professional staff at levels one and two. It sets out opportunities to advance skill-sets across six development areas, the steps involved in attaining these skills, and a formal progress report document. Clinicians can further develop their knowledge base, experiences and skills to support their applications for more senior roles

About Allied Health in South Eastern Sydney Local Health District:

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘Exceptional Care, Healthier Lives’. We strive for a workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing. We connect our Allied Health staff with opportunities for learning, development and clinical supervision, and have established partnerships with universities that promote cutting edge research in wellbeing, education and teaching.

Some of the other benefits of working with us include:

• Salary Packaging Scheme - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - a professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up to this external service provider which offers access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW

For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/services-clinics/directory/careers-seslhd

Selection Criteria

• Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and Current Registration with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated core competency skills relevant to the facility and the occupational therapy service.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience.
• Computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning.

For role related queries or questions contact Danielle Collins on [e-mail]

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.