Occupational Therapist
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Job Summary
Job Description:
Role Title: Occupational Therapist
Role Type: Fixed term Full-time
Department and Location: Allied Health The Mater Hospital North Sydney
Salary: Based on Statement of Service and previous experience.
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincents Health Australia Australias largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857 our 30000 healthcare superheroes operatepublic and private hospitals residential aged care community and virtual care and outreach programs.
About The Role:
This is a fixed term contract ending in Dec 2026.
To provide Occupational Therapy service to hospital inpatients.
To carry out assessment of patients functional ability (i.e. self-care functional mobility transfers home management) considering patients physical cognitive and social situation and plan appropriate treatment interventions.
To provide patient education and intervention regarding safety and independence at home functional precautions and correct use of equipment.
To document all occupational therapy interventions in the patients medical record.
To maintain accurate patient statistics.
To participate in Multidisciplinary Team Quality Improvement Programs.
About You:
Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
Post-graduate private or public hospital experience at least one year.
Current AHPRA registration.
Current Drivers Licence.
Mid-week availability a must.
Evidence of the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Why Work at St Vincents
Join us on our mission to provide care to all including the most at-risk people in our community.
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport.
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free.
Committed to financial support for educational development scholarship programs paid study leave.
About The Mater:
In this role you will be based at the Mater hospital North Sydney.
One of Sydneys premier private hospitals.
Close by to train stations at North Sydney St Leonards and Crows Nest and buses on Pacific Highway.
The only Australian hospital that is a member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres.
Core specialties include Obstetrics Orthopaedics including hip and knee joint replacements bone and sports injuries cardiology cancer care and surgery lung and vascular medicine ear nose and throat surgery urology endocrine surgery and neurosurgery.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-Employment Checks:
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks including relevant immunisations.
Equal Opportunity:
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body mind spirit and community.
How To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest skills and experience align with the role.
The closing date for applications is 3rd Feb 2026
Respectfully this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
Closing Date:
3 February 2026 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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View Reconciliation Action Plan
Code of Conduct:
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
