This role offers the opportunity to grow your skills within a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking team while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $116,892 - $120,680 per annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Belmont Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ636970
Applications close: Sunday, 01st March 2026
About The Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and highly skilled Occupational Therapist to join the experienced Allied Health team at Belmont Hospital within Hunter New England Local Health District.
Belmont Hospital is a well-established teaching and community hospital, offering a dynamic and fast-paced acute care environment. With a strong focus on hands-on learning, mentorship and patient-centred care, the hospital provides excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive clinical setting.
This role involves working across inpatient Occupational Therapy services, primarily within the sub-acute unit, with cross-cover provided to medical and surgical wards as required, based on clinical priorities. You will be supported by a Team Leader Occupational Therapist and will be part of a collaborative Allied Health team committed to delivering high-quality care.
What You'll Be Doing
Deliver comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and evidence-based interventions to inpatients in the sub-acute unit.
Provide cross-cover services to medical and surgical wards in response to service demands and clinical priorities.
Facilitate safe, effective, and patient-centred care to support recovery, discharge planning, and optimal functional outcomes.
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and enhance patient flow.
Contribute to service delivery improvements and quality initiatives within the Allied Health Department.
Participate in supervision, mentorship and ongoing professional development activities.
About You
Qualified and registered Occupational Therapist with demonstrated experience in acute or sub-acute hospital settings.
Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to patient-centred care.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to ongoing professional development.
A proactive approach to service delivery, quality improvement, and clinical excellence.
Requirements
Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
What We Can Offer
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:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
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 and 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 verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
Evidence of ability to build and maintain cooperative professional and therapeutic relationships with key stakeholders, patients and their parents or guardians.
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Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:
Hunter New England Health 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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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.
Hunter New England Health 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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 HNELHD- for confidential support.