Occupational Therapist (New Graduate)

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 12 days off per year

Salary packaging options

Corporate health program

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) invites applications for a New Graduate Occupational Therapist position based at Prince of Wales Hospital and The Sutherland Hospital. This temporary full-time role offers onboarding in a large team with mentoring to support transition from student to clinician.

You will join SESLHD's commitment to clinical excellence and learning, participate in orientation and supervision, and contribute to patient-centred care across district hospitals.

Qualifications

• Eligible for NSW Health Service Award; AHPRA registration by 25 Jan 2027.
• Completed Occupational Therapy studies in 2026.

Responsibilities

• Join a large Occupational Therapy team across Prince of Wales and The Sutherland Hospitals.
• Participate in orientation and supervision to support your OT career.
• Contribute to clinical excellence and learning within SESLHD.

Education

OT degree completed 2026

AHPRA registration by 25 Jan 2027

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until January 2028

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2

Remuneration: $79,419 - $113,301 per annum plus Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ705951

Application Close: Sunday, 22 November 2026

Occupational Therapist (New Graduate) - Prince of Wales Hospital / The Sutherland Hospital (until January 2028)

Are you looking to start your OT career a large team where there is always someone around to ask assistance or share specialist skills? Be part of an LHD that promotes and shares opportunities for clinical excellence and learning.

Where you'll be working (District)

The Occupational Therapy team in SESLHD are committed to world best practice in the delivery of Occupational Therapy services through:

• Proactive Communication
• Creative Connection
• Brave Innovation
• Enabling
• Setting Direction.

We have positions available within SESLHD for new graduates entering the OT workforce for the first time in 2027. Positions will be available across Sutherland & Prince of Wales Hospitals.

Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and Registration with AHPRA (by 25 Jan 2027). This is a targeted new graduate position; to be eligible you must have completed your Occupational Therapy studies in 2026.

See what Prince of Wales Hospital has to offer!

See what The Sutherland 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
• The Safety and Quality Essentials Pathway
• Accelerated Implementation Methodology (AIM)

Benefits

• A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing
• Orientation and supported transition into your new role
• Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners
• Development pathways that are aimed at career progression
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave
• Salary Packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing
• Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
• Discounted Private Health Insurance

For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page.

Targeted Questions

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

• List three experiences from placement, work, study or life that have most prepared you for this role. For each, explain specifically what you learned.
• What is the most useful piece of feedback you have received during your OT studies? How has it influenced your practice?
• Describe a patient or family who significantly influenced your development as an occupational therapist. What did that person teach you, and how has it shaped the clinician you hope to become?

For role related queries or questions contact Karleen Dumbrell 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
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website