Occupational Therapist (Level 1) - New Graduate

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing

Education courses & coaching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District invites applications for New Graduate Occupational Therapists across Balmain, Canterbury, Concord and Royal Prince Alfred Hospitals. You will be allocated to one facility and rotate caseloads to gain broad inpatient and community exposure.

You will access the Allied Health New Graduate Program with supervision from a senior clinician and join a supportive multidisciplinary team, contributing to optimal patient outcomes and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and clinical experience in Occupational Therapy practice.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality Occupational Therapy services to patients/clients and carers.
• Rotate caseloads within allocated facility.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Clinical experience in Occupational  –

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) up to January 2028 with possibility of ongoing employment

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1

Remuneration: $1,522.06 - $1,778.52 per week + annual leave loading

Location: Concord General Repatriation Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Balmain Hospital, Canterbury Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ687329

New Graduate Occupational Therapist: Transform lives and grow with Sydney Local Health District.

About The Role

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

Exciting opportunity New Graduate 12 month contracts available at Balmain, Canterbury, Concord and Royal Prince Alfred Hospitals.

Successful applicants will be allocated to one of our 4 facilities and will rotate caseloads within the nominated facility. Successful applicants will access the Sydney Local Health District Allied Health New Graduate Program and will have access to District clinical networks and available education opportunities. The positions will also have structured and regular supervision with an allocated clinical senior and will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team in allocated caseloads.

To provide a high quality Occupational Therapy service to patients/clients and carers in order to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for the patients/clients of the service.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent and current registration with AHPRA and no prior employment as an Occupational Therapist.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and clinical experience in Occupational Therapy practice and the provision of services to Occupational Therapy.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).

Benefits and Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
• Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
• Stay active with access to the Concord Hospital Staff Gym (Concord based positions only)

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

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Applications Close: 28 September 2026

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