Occupational Therapist Level 4 - SABIS - Goulburn

Southern NSW Local Health District; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 127,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Annual influenza vaccinations

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District in Goulburn is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Transitional Living Unit. This permanent full-time role focuses on delivering high-quality OT services to patients, aiding independence and community reintegration.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, lead quality improvement initiatives, and coordinate care for patients with complex needs, including brain injury cases.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to initiate, lead and evaluate quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead provision of OT services in The Transitional Living Unit.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to meet patient health needs.
• Coordinate caseloads and contribute to service evaluation and clinical governance.
• Support pathways for brain injury and long-term injury/illness recovery.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

High level computer skills

Health information systems

Education

Registration with AHPRA (Occupational Therapist)

Tools

Health information systems

Job description

Employment Type

Permanent Full Time

Location

Goulburn

Position Classification

Occupational Therapist Level 4

Remuneration

$126524 - $129591 per annum

Hours Per Week

38

Requisition ID

REQ701778

Applications Close

25 October 2026

Interview Details

Scheduled within 10 days of closing

About The Service

Join Our Team as an Occupational Therapist – Helping Patients Regain Independence

Are you passionate about empowering patients to overcome challenges and improve their quality of life?

At Southern our Occupational Therapists play a vital role in supporting patients through recovery, rehabilitation, and everyday activities. From helping patients regain mobility to adapting environments, your expertise will enable meaningful improvements in their lives.

Be part of something bigger—empower lives, support recovery, and grow your career in rural health.

Support for

• Working within SNSWLHD
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Salary packaging options
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
• Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

What You'll Be Doing

The Transitional Living Unit Coordinator is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, leading the delivery of quality services in The Transitional Living Unit to patients/ clients of the SNSW Local Health District in order to meet their health and wellbeing needs.

Selection Criteria

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills including high level computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems.
• Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation in line with hospital accreditation processes. And demonstrated commitment leading implementation of evidence based practice.
• Experience in providing Occupational Therapy services and complex case management to clients who have sustained a brain injury or related field, who are seeking to return to the community after long term injury or illness.
• Extensive knowledge of Occupational Therapy, clinical proficiency and ability to work collaboratively and lead a multidisciplinary team, taking leadership in clinical and operational decision making.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and organise Occupational Therapy caseloads across a small regional team. With a demonstrated experience coordinating staff in a health care setting.
• Demonstrated experience in participating in clinical research and knowledge of the research process, with a high level problem solving and project management skills.
• Current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2026_004: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au

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For role related queries or questions contact Levi Hick on 02 4825 4911 or [e-mail]