Occupational Therapist Level 3 - Community Palliative Care

Description:

Find purpose and passion in your career with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.
$56.68 - $58.52 per hour + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part Time 14 hours per week | Wollongong Community Health Centre | REQ560670 | Grade: Occupational Therapist Level 3 | Applications close: 30 March 2025
This is a temporary leave relief position until 11 January 2026 with the possibility of extension.
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
Provide senior clinical leadership within the occupational therapy palliative care service provision including optimisation of patient care delivery, as well as supporting the mentoring and development of staff.
The senior Occupational therapist is responsible for a clinical caseload of patients with complex needs who are approaching or reaching the end of their life.
The senior occupational therapist will participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of occupational therapy services to palliative care patients across the ISLHD, and will work with the multidisciplinary palliative care team to develop key performance indicators for the service to guide quality improvement and/or research initiatives.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A Little About Us.
From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.
Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.
Benefits Of Working With ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees) Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees) Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Requirements
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role. Current AHPRA Registration Valid NSW Drivers Licence
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD 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 wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information or help applying?
Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information. Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health. Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. For role-related queries or help applying, contact Sally Connell on Sally.Connell@health.nsw.gov.au