Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: $ 76,364 - $108,943.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health – Western NSW LHD Incentives (conditions apply and may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme)
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 11 May 2026 – 11:59pm
Occupational Therapist – Flexible Assertive Treatment Team (FACT) – Incentives Offered
Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol, Orange
About the role
The Flexible Assertive Treatment Team (FACT) sits within the community of Orange which facilitates access to a broad range of clinical and non-clinical services to enable people to establish, re-establish or reclaim a hopeful and meaningful life in the community.
FACT team services are delivered by a multidisciplinary team who provide ongoing recovery oriented assessment and treatment through case management, aimed at improving the quality of life for older people with mental health needs living in the community. With a focus on hospital avoidant community-based care and cooperative transfer of care for people leaving hospital into community mental health care. We provide patients a more flexible approach at times of need.
Orange, with a population of 40,000, it is a major regional city with a true provincial feel. Located in Central West NSW, just over 3 hours from the capital and nearby coast lines, it has a regional airport which runs regular flights to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Orange is reputed as one of NSW's premier wine and food regions. It has a mild temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters with snowfall. Many health professionals choose Orange as their home as it offers prestigious schooling, affordable housing and land, a lifestyle where you can spend more of your precious time with family and friends, greater opportunities for community involvement, along with employment growth in health care, social assistance, retail, education and training. In Orange you can enjoy life without the challenges of metropolitan living.
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.
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 https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/makethemove/welcome-experience
Early in your career? Get AHEAD!
Kick-start your career with Western NSW LHD's Allied Health Early Accelerated Development (AHEAD) Program. This unique program provides early-career allied health professionals with:
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
To apply for this role:
· Click 'Apply'
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Suzanne Kerwick, on 02 6369 2030 or at for more information.
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
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
#RuralHealthIncentive