The Quick Access Response Team (QuART) is a dynamic community based allied health team providing interdisciplinary allied health care and care coordination to patients in their homes to prevent admissions or support earlier discharge from hospital.
$56.69 - $58.52 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part Time 24 hours per week until 13 March 2026 | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ606821 | Grade: Physiotherapist Level 3, Diversional Therapist Level 3, Exercise Physiologist Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Speech Pathologist Level 3 | Applications close: 5 October 2025
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The position provides a specialised clinical service to patients/client/consumers across the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District. The position will provide high quality outpatient and/or inpatient services for referred patients/clients/consumers and act as a consultant for health professionals in the area of Allied Health: Nutrition & Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech Pathology.
QuART clinicians work within an interdisciplinary model of care to provide 2 weeks of coordinated, at-home, allied health support and intervention so patients can avoid hospital admissions and/or be discharged as early as possible. Clinicians work with an expanded scope across the allied health disciplines in the team to provide a coordinated service for each patient while being the lead for their discipline within the team.
QuART clinicians work closely with each other to support patients as well as Emergency Department clinicians, inpatient teams, outpatient and community services to identify patients appropriate for the service.
QuART clinicians also liaise extensively with ISLHD outpatient/community services as well as GPs and external agencies and services to coordinate ongoing care and support for patients to prevent representation to hospital.
QuART is located at both Wollongong and Shoalhaven hospitals with positions specific to each site. Teams may provide support across both sites when required.
QuART clinicians work predominantly in the community, visiting patients in their homes and provide a broad range of services, not limited to single disciplines. The team also reach into the hospitals to facilitate discharges when required.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description.
A little about us.
Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven's major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.
Wollongong is located an hour's drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
* Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
* Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
* Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
* Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
* Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
* Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
* Working With Children Check (WWCC)
* Current AHPRA Registration or eligible for membership of professional association for disciplines not requiring AHPRA registration.
* Valid NSW Drivers Licence
This is a temporary parental leave relief position until 13 March 2026 with the possibility of an extension at same or reduced hours, Job- Share to be considered.
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information or help applying?
* Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
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* For role-related queries or help applying, contact Zoe Gulliver on Zoe.Gulliver@health.nsw.gov.au
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