New Graduate Occupational Therapist
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Canberra Health Services provided pay range
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Base pay range
A$79,070.00/yr - A$93,473.00/yr
Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 11.5 months
Classification: Health Professional Level )
Location: North Canberra Hospital
Section: Occupational Therapy
Closing Date: 28th November 2025
What can we offer you:
* City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra.
* Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
* Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
* Flexible working conditions.
* Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).
To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us – Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)
About the Role:
To work as a member of the Occupational Therapy Department at North Canberra Hospital (NCH) within a broader multi‑disciplinary team to provide patient care and implement continuous quality improvement initiatives based on evidence‑based practice.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Prior to Commencement Requirements:
* Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
* Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.
To Apply:
Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a maximum 2‑page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
This document is required and must be submitted to be considered for the role.
***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person‑centred care. It provides acute, sub‑acute, primary and community‑based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision
Creating exceptional health care together.
Our Role
To be a health service that is trusted by our community.
Our Values
Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind.
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Lucy Coventry .
A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will be used for the next 12 months to fill various positions both on a temporary and permanent basis with full‑time and part‑time opportunities available.
This is a temporary position available for a period of 11.5 months with the possibility of extension up to less than 12 months and/or permanency.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Contract
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* Health Care Provider
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