Hunter New England Local Health District – Newcastle NSW
Two unique opportunities to shape lives and drive change – bring your skills in Occupational Therapy to a team where your impact matters.
About the Role:
The permanent role involves a combination of group and individual consumer interventions aimed at skills building and capacity assessment as well as contributing to the broader multidisciplinary team through ward rounds and discipline meetings. Occupational Therapy plays a key role in the delivery of the ward group program as well as contributing to the NDIS space through functional assessments and reporting.
The part-time temporary role involves supporting the Occupational Therapy Department in undertaking a program review which may include reviewing existing programs, surveying consumers and staff, and helping to research program ideas based on feedback and incorporating the use of technology and evidence.
Your Skills and Experience:
You enjoy working as part of a team and broader service You are looking for opportunities to develop as a clinician and can adapt to an evolving workplace You pride yourself on your organisational and time management skills You can engage with multiple stakeholders and gain satisfaction from working in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Proximity to shopping and other services ADO's each month (for full-time employees) 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
About Our Team:
The Mater Mental Health Centre is co-located on the grounds of the Calvary Mater Hospital in Waratah, Newcastle. It is a 100 bed mental health facility comprised of assessment, adult acute and older persons wards. The advertised positions provide Occupational Therapy services in Adult Acute Mental Health as part of an Occupational Therapy Department and the broader multidisciplinary team.
Salary and Benefits:
Remuneration: $70,944 - $82,899 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Contact Us:
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part-time and temporary full or 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.