Occupational Therapist - Level 3

Turning everyday moments into opportunities to thrive

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3

Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 8

Requisition ID: REQ684953

Location: The Maitland Hospital

Applications Close: Sunday, 6th September 2026

Where you'll be working

The Occupational Therapy service at Maitland Hospital works across the medical, surgical, paediatric and intensive care wards as well as the Emergency Department. We are a patient centred, supportive OT team that works within a wider collaborative multi-disciplinary team to facilitate recovery and appropriate discharge from hospital.

The Opportunity

This role is an 8-hour Saturday position to facilitate discharges for elective orthopaedic patients and promote patient flow through the hospital. Support is provided by the Site Senior OT as well as the rest of the OT team. Full orientation based on individual needs and experiences will be provided. Education and training opportunities are available in consultation with the Site Senior OT. If you have the following skills, apply today!

💡Significant experience working on the wards in an acute hospital with elective orthopaedic patients

💡A wide variety of other clinical conditions and competing pressures around discharge.

💡You will be able to prioritise work, liaise with the multi-disciplinary team, raise concerns regarding discharge and work autonomously.

Requirements

Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA

What We Can Offer You

At Hunter New England Health 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 zeroRelocating? The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.Proximity to shopping and other servicesMonthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balanceSalary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasingFitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your familyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary 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.Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team to manage complex situations.Demonstrated ability to lead planning and evaluation of team activities.

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Sophie Wainwright on Sophie.Wainwright@health.nsw.gov.au

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: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website 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.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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