Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Location: Lithgow Hospital
Remuneration: $61.31 – $63.29 per hour
Hours Per Week: 26
Requisition ID: REQ674876
Applications Close: 27/07/2026
Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme Available - In accordance with the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (PD2024_012), this position has been recognised as hard to fill/ critical to fill and may have an incentive attached to this position. Please visit NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme for additional information. #ruralhealthincentives
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Located in South Bowenfels, the Lithgow Campus is considered as a comprehensive community health centre supporting approximately 20,000 people living in the town and surrounding areas. The services available in Lithgow hospital include Domiciliary care unit, Emergency department, Geriatric assessment unit, Obstetric services, Paediatric service, Drug and Alcohol unit.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our supportive and collaborative team. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality occupational therapy services across a diverse caseload while contributing to the growth and development of a valued rural health service.
As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will provide evidence-based assessment, intervention and rehabilitation services to adult inpatients at Lithgow Hospital, as well as community-based adult clients and a small paediatric caseload. Working across a variety of clinical areas, you will play a key role in supporting patients to achieve their goals, maximise independence and improve their quality of life
This position also provides the opportunity to share responsibility for supervision of the Allied Health Assistant, support professional development within the team, and contribute to service improvement initiatives. You will work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues in a welcoming and supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration and patient-centred care.
If you're looking for a rewarding senior role where you can broaden your clinical experience, contribute to service development and make a real difference in the lives of patients across the Lithgow community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us deliver exceptional care close to home.
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Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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