Join our innovative team as an Occupational Therapist and make a real impact in aged care Remuneration: $112,396 – $116,038 per annum superannuation salary packaging Location: Taree Community Health Service Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Occupational Therapist Level 3 Requisition ID: REQ562995 Applications Close: Sunday 6th April 2025 At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Proximity to shopping and other services ADO's each month (for full time employees) Salary packaging options Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals About the role: We are looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our progressive and innovative team This full-time role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centred care while making a real impact in the lives of older adults in the community. Working within our Community Aged Care Team, you will work directly with patients in their homes, providing assessment, intervention, education, and support to families and carers. This role provides excellent opportunities for professional growth, allowing you to develop leadership skills by contributing to policy and procedure development and supervising Occupational Therapy undergraduate students. Where you’ll be working: A vibrant regional town located on the Mid North Coast, Taree is known for its natural beauty, relaxed lifestyle, and strong sense of community. At Taree Community Health Service, we pride ourselves on providing a range of comprehensive healthcare and support services to our community. You will be part of a supportive team environment, working alongside experienced Allied Health professionals, including Speech Therapists, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Geriatricians, Nurse Practitioners, and Dementia Support specialists. With strong leadership and administrative support, you will be guided by a dedicated Service Manager and a skilled administrative team. About You: We are seeking a highly skilled professional with exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities, capable of adapting their communication style to suit diverse audiences. You should possess strong leadership skills in planning and evaluating team activities and be committed to supporting the supervision and development of students and less experienced staff. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you Requirements : Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA A dditional Information: 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. An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Mary Saville on Louise.Savillehealth.nsw.gov.au I nformation 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: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 Stepping Up Webs i te is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 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.