Occupational Therapist Aged Care Services Incentives Offered

Make a real difference support older people to live safely and independently at home. Join a connected community-focused Aged Care team where your work truly matters.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $116892 $120680 per annum super incentives
Location: Taree Community Health Service
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ6509047
Applications Close: Sunday 10th May 2026

Where youll be working

Based at Taree Community Health Service this role sits within Aged Care Services across the Lower Mid North Coast. Youll be joining a genuinely supportive and collaborative team environment backed by an approachable Service Manager and a highly experienced Administration Teamallowing you to focus on delivering quality care not paperwork. This is a service that values its people fosters teamwork and prioritises meaningful outcomes for the community it serves.

What youll be doing

• In this full-time community-based role youll deliver Occupational Therapy services directly in clients homeswhere you can make the greatest impact. Youll support older people along with their families and carers to maintain independence safety and quality of life.

• Working as part of a multidisciplinary Community Aged Care Team youll collaborate with a broad network of professionals including Speech Pathologists Physiotherapists Podiatrists Geriatricians Nurse Practitioners Dementia Support Services Single Assessment Assessors and the Transitional Aged Care Program team.

• This role goes beyond day-to-day clinical work. Youll also have opportunities to:

• Build advanced clinical capability

• Contribute to service development policies and procedures

• Supervise and mentor Occupational Therapy students

• Youll be supported to grow within a forward-thinking service that encourages innovation continuous improvement and professional development.

About you

Youre a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist who values person-centred care and is driven to support older people to remain living well in their community. You bring:

• Strong clinical skills and experience in community and/or aged care

• A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

• A proactive approach to learning development and service improvement

• An interest in mentoring or supporting future clinicians

• Most importantly youre someone who wants your work to have purpose and impact.

Requirements

• Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA

• Unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence (required for community-based work)

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What we can offer you:
AtHunter New England Healthenjoy a career where youre challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Berewarded with up to $10000in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under theRural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*

• Proximity to shopping and other services

• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance

• Salary packaging options - up to $11600 plus novated leasing

• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
  

Additional information:

*Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive.Please note: the increased RHWIS allowance is approved until 30^thJune 2026. Commencement after this date may be subject to change including the allowance amount for which the candidate may be eligible. To check your eligibility visit theRural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances please contact.

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

• This position is full time; however part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.

• 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.

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: Up Websiteis a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information please visit: is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance withNSW Health policy directivePD2024015: Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor Category A positions prior to offer.All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

At Hunter New England Local Health District we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse inclusive and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitmentprocessplease let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support.

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