Job Description:
Position Title: Occupational Therapist
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours per week: 38
Position Grade: Occupational Therapist Level 1-2 (Year 1 - 4)
Salary: $70,944.00 - $101,211.00
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Professional & Associated Staff Agreement 2022
Department Name: Older People's Mental Health
About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance
About the role:
The occupational therapist is responsible for the provision of quality care to clients of the Older People’s Mental Health Service, which includes attention to their physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs, as well as communication with concern for their significant others.
Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Occupational Therapist who possess a passion for person centred care.
Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia
2. Recognised Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy and Current Australian Occupational Therapy Registration (AHPRA)
3. Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
4. Able to demonstrate competence, knowledge and experience in the management, treatment and care coordination of persons with a mental illness
5. Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary health care team.
6. Commitment to maximising levels of consumer participation in decision making and choices over treatment and management plans
7. Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development
8. Current unrestricted NSW Drivers License 3.
Applications close on 27 November 2023
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:
Review the following documents:How to upload and address the selection criteria
Contact Details:
clare.obrien@svha.org.auAlternate Contact:
clare.obrien@svha.org.auClosing Date:
27 November 2023 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's 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.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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