Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Location: Negotiable
Remuneration: $38.51 - $54.94 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ658239
Applications Close: 21/05/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney's western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.
An exciting opportunity has become available for qualified Occupational Therapists to join the district's short term staffing pool. The Occupational Therapist short term staffing pool contributes to the provision of flexible and consistent Occupational Therapy services across the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.
The successful incumbent will ensure the provision of high quality occupational therapy service to patients/clients, consumers, and carers to ensure optimal health outcomes for the clients. Contracts will be offered to fill short term vacancies across NBMLHD OT services. Assignments offered will align to the occupational therapist's clinical experience and skill set for optimal service delivery and efficiency.
If you are ready to grow your career with NBMLHD, learn more and Apply Now!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
* Registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA)
* Demonstrated post qualification experience working as an Occupational Therapist providing clinical care in any of the following settings – Inpatient, Outpatients/Ambulatory Care, Community Health, Paediatrics, Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol
* Ability to work independently as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and provide clinical direction when working with Allied Health Assistants
* Demonstrated skills in written and verbal communication with patients/clients/consumers, teams and agencies, with experience in clinical documentation and formal reporting
* Demonstrated ability to exercise independent professional judgement using skilled clinical reasoning and seek professional consult when performing novel, complex or critical tasks
* Demonstrated experience in the use of relevant evidence based practice to guide decision making
* Demonstrated high level of organisational skills, including ability to prioritise clinical activity
* Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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