Description:

An exciting opportunity exists to join an innovative and forward thinking team providing a diverse range of Occupational Therapy services across hospital settings and in the community.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 24 Apr 2022) (Jobshare Considered)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Selection CriteriaPosition Description: Click here
Remuneration: $50.66 to $52.36 ph plus super
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Mudgee NSW
Applications Close: 1 Mar 2021 - 11.59pm

Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our advertised positions. If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions about this position, please get in touch with the contact person listed in this advertisement.

About the opportunity

The Occupational Therapist is an integral part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team providing direct Occupational Therapy to patient clients of the health service. While care is predominantly provided in the inpatient setting, care is also provided in the community where the need for hospitalisation can be avoided or reduced. The service is based at Mudgee Hospital and provides a visiting service to Gulgong and Rylstone Multipurpose Services.

You will join one of the world’s leading and connected rural health services as an Occupational Therapist where weare driven by a single goal; healthier rural people- thriving communities. Leadership and care are at the heart of the Senior Occupational Therapist in Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD).

What we can offer you

• Country living with a meaningful career path
• Paid leave entitlements
• Allowances as per the relevant Award
• Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
• Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO
• Professional growth and accelerated career progression

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  Where you'll be working

  Mudgee Health Service, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District. Opened in May 2020, the $70 million dollar redevelopment of Mudgee Health Service has provided enhanced services, facilities and care to patients in a contemporary, integrated building.  Services include emergency, operating theatres, a maternity unit, renal dialysis, oncology, dental clinic, mental health, community health, physiotherapy and occupational therapy.   This means you will have many more opportunities to experience a wide variety of presentations, building your skills base and fast tracking your career in one of the brightest and modern places to work in the state!  Have a sneak preview of the facility, just before the opening.

   

  The Mudgee region is located in the Central Tablelands, just over 3 hours from Sydney. The region has a dynamic and friendly community along with a strong and diverse economic base, providing opportunities for growth and is a popular location for tree changers who have had enough of traffic jams, congestion and long work hours. Think the best of metropolitan conveniences, connections and style along with the safe, clean, affordable and comfortable lifestyle of a friendly country community – that’s the Mudgee Region.

   

  For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.

   

  For more information about the Western NSW Local Health District, watch our video!
   

  Help with your application and how you apply for the position

  To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria found in the Position Description above, as thoroughly as possible. For further information regarding the application process, interview process and pre-employment checks you can download the Guide to Employment with Western NSW booklet.

  Please apply for this position online by clicking ‘Apply for Job’ at the top of this advertisement.

   

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