Make a meaningful impact helping people rebuild independence and thrive after brain injury.
Remuneration: $116,892 - $120,680 per annum + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ657765
Applications Close: Monday, 25th May 2026
Where you'll be working:
Join the dedicated team at the New England Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (NEBIRS), based on the grounds of Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital in the vibrant regional city of Tamworth.
Tamworth is a welcoming and family-friendly community of approximately 60,000 people, surrounded by picturesque mountain landscapes and offering an exceptional lifestyle balance. From cafes, restaurants, arts, music and sporting opportunities to weekend adventures and outdoor living, Tamworth combines country charm with modern convenience. Ideally located between Sydney and Brisbane, the city also offers easy travel access with multiple daily flights.
About the role:
This is a rewarding opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with strong case management skills to join a specialist multidisciplinary rehabilitation team delivering high-quality, person-centred care to adults living with brain injury.
Working within a community-based rehabilitation model, you will provide and coordinate occupational therapy and case management interventions to clients across the northern region of Hunter New England Local Health District. The role also includes involvement with the Transitional Living Unit, supporting clients to build independence, confidence, and functional capacity in everyday life.
You will collaborate closely with a supportive multidisciplinary team to develop rehabilitation plans, coordinate care, assess risks, and help clients achieve meaningful recovery goals.
About you:
You are a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist who enjoys working collaboratively and making a genuine difference in people's lives.
You will bring:
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* The ability to build effective therapeutic relationships
* Experience or interest in rehabilitation and case management
* Sound clinical reasoning and risk assessment skills
* A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary teamwork
* An understanding of community-based service delivery
Support and development:
You'll be supported by an experienced and collaborative team environment, including:
* Clinical supervision and support from the Manager for case management practice
* Profession-specific Occupational Therapy clinical supervision
* Peer support and consultation from a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team
* Tailored education and training plans designed around your learning needs
* Opportunities to further develop specialist rehabilitation skills
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
* Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
* Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional information:
* An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
* 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. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
How to apply:
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
* Demonstrated high level of specialist knowledge and advanced reasoning in relation to occupational therapy in the assessment and management of clients with a traumatic brain injury across a range of clinical settings.
* Demonstrated clinical experience in their field, and ability to develop rehabilitation care plans for complex clinical situations.
* Demonstrated ability to build and maintain co-operative professional and therapeutic relationships with both the client, their family/carers and other service providers.
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Information for Applicants:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: 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.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. 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 for confidential support.