ACT Health
Occupational Therapist - Allied Health
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Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 11.5 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Health Professional Level 2 (PN LP7256)
Salary: $91,026 - $108,691 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: North Canberra Hospital, Bruce ACT
Section: Allied Health
Closing Date: 30 August 2026
What can we offer you:
- Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
- Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
- Flexible working conditions
- 12.5% Superannuation.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program.
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity exists for a dedicated and motivated Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy Department at North Canberra Hospital (NCH). Working as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of clinical settings, including acute medical and surgical wards, the Medical Assessment and Planning Unit (MAPU), Neurology, Hospital in the Home (HITH), and Claire Holland House.
Reporting to the Director of Occupational Therapy, you will undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions that support patients to achieve optimal functional outcomes and maximise independence. You will work collaboratively with patients, carers, medical officers, nursing staff, and allied health professionals to deliver evidence-based care that is responsive to individual needs.
The successful applicant will demonstrate strong clinical reasoning and a commitment to evidence-based practice. You will contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of occupational therapy services through participation in quality improvement activities, professional development, and service evaluation initiatives. The role also involves maintaining accurate clinical records and statistical data, while supporting the application of risk management, clinical governance, and workplace safety principles.
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We are seeking a highly organised and proactive professional who applies reflective practice and critical thinking to inform sound clinical decision-making. You will be adaptable and responsive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, with the ability to manage competing priorities and adjust to changing service demands. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to build effective working relationships and confidently engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop broad clinical experience across a variety of healthcare settings while contributing to the delivery of safe, innovative, and person-centred occupational therapy services with Canberra Health Services.
Join a team committed to excellence in patient care, continuous learning, and improving health outcomes for our community.
Note: A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill similar roles/ future vacant positions at the same level across CHS.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
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Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
- Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
- Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
- Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.
To Apply:
Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Lucy Coventry at lucy.coventry@act.gov.au #LI-DNI
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