Make a real impact—deliver diverse OT services in Inverell’s community & acute care, with full support and room to grow.
Remuneration: $56.69 - $58.52 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging + rural incentives
Location: Inverell Community Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time – Until May 2026
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ568003
Applications Close: Sunday 27th April 2025
This is a Level 3 position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 3 applicants, applications from Level 1 and 2 will be considered.
About The Role
Based at Inverell Community Health, this role will see you working within acute and community settings, alongside our dedicated team. You will deliver comprehensive services to both adults and children, with your duties including home modifications, equipment prescriptions, and active involvement in our Child Development Clinic. You'll receive continuous support and training from our Manager and Professional Lead of Occupational Therapy.
Where You’ll Be Working
Located on the MacIntyre River, the charming and historic rural town of Inverell is nestled in the heart of gemstone country. Known as Australia's Sapphire City, Inverell is a 7-hour drive from Sydney and less than 5 hours from Brisbane. For those preferring to fly, there are three flights per week to Sydney and four flights per week to Brisbane.
Inverell Hospital is a 52-bed facility providing care to the North Western New England area of NSW. The facility provides services including imaging services, general surgery, GP clinic, paediatrics, emergency, maternity, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology and renal.
About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist, who is able to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to clearly document treatment plans and progress.
Requirements
* Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
* Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Additional Information
* *Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position. All payments made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis.
* To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia.
* An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
* Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people.
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Information For Applicants
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