At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality, patient-centred occupational therapy services to support mental health recovery.
- Company: Join ISLHD, a leading health service in the beautiful Illawarra region.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging, fitness discounts, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Temporary role until November 2027 with potential for extension.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying a balanced lifestyle by the beach.
- Qualifications: AHPRA registration, valid NSW driver's licence, and experience in occupational therapy.
The predicted salary is between 57.14 - 57.14 $ per hour.
Ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for residents of our District by providing high-quality, patient-centred occupational therapy services.
Provide a high quality occupational therapy service to clients with a variety of mental health care needs and their carers, to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for the clients of the service. Provide consumer focussed, individually tailored, clinical rehabilitation services to support the recovery process for people with mental health issues.
A little about us. ISLHD operate four hospital sites in the Illawarra: Coledale District Hospital, Bulli District Hospital, Wollongong Hospital and Shellharbour Hospital. With the ocean to the east and the escarpment to the west, there are also many benefits of living and working in the Illawarra.
Benefits of working with ISLHD 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
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role:
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
This is a temporary parental leave relief position until 5 November 2027 with the possibility of an extension at same or reduced hours. 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.
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