Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 - Incentives Offered

NSW Health; Forbes; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

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Salary packaging options

Incentives offered

Job summary

Lachlan Health Service in NSW is seeking an Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 for Parkes and Forbes locations. This temporary full-time role offers incentives and salary packaging options, with 38 hours per week and a contractual end date of 30 June 2027.

You will work across inpatient and community caseloads, with flexibility in days and hours. The site location is negotiable between Forbes and Parkes, and new graduates are welcome to apply as part of a supportive rural health team.

Job description

Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 - Incentives Offered

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Up to 30th June 2027) (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options are available to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay) + NSW Health (conditions apply, may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours - to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme and Western NSW LHD Incentives)’
Location: Parkes & Forbes, NSW - Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 15 November 2026 - 11:59pm

Occupational Therapist- Incentives Offered
Lachlan Health Service

About the role

Lachlan Health service Occupational Therapy department provides generalist Occupational Therapy services to the communities of Parkes and Forbes NSW. The site location is negotiable between Forbes and Parkes campus with an expectation that work will be between both sites.

Days and hours are flexible to suit individual circumstances.

The Occupational Therapy department provides services to the inpatient units, as well as community adult and paediatric caseloads. There is opportunity to develop skills in other areas if desired.

The role within the team is flexible and the successful applicant will work with clients of all ages. The community OT completes functional assessments and makes recommendations for equipment or modifications to enable clients to improve their safety and independence in the home environment. The successful applicant may also be working in the paediatric setting completing developmental assessments and providing evidence-based interventions to the 0-18 age groups or working within the inpatient setting. This is negotiated on commencement or there is opportunity to rotate.

The Occupational Therapy team is supported by a clinical department OT senior, and you will be working within in a friendly small team environment and a larger friendly community health team environment.

New graduates for 2026 are very welcome to apply.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Early in your career? Get AHEAD!

Kick-start your career with Western NSW LHD's Allied Health Early Accelerated Development (AHEAD) Program.

• Support as you commence your role and throughout your first two years in the District
• Connection with a peer network of allied health professionals
• Professional education and interdisciplinary workshops building professional capability in a range of areas, including leadership and quality improvement
• Career development opportunities both within and beyond the program

The AHEAD program is open to early-career allied health professionals in Western NSW LHD. Find out more here: AHEAD program information

Hear from our early-career professionals: WNSWLHD Allied Health Rural Graduate program

Helping you move to Western NSW

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at The Welcome Experience

Additional information for applicants

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

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