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Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Hand Occupational Therapist Level 1/2Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour plus superannuationHours Per Week: 22Requisition ID: REQ581003Applications close: Sunday 22 June 2025Want to work in a dedicated multi-disciplinary Hand Unit? Be part of an amazing and thriving team of Hand Therapists? WE ARE HIRING!The RoleThe vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is exceptional care, healthier lives. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.To provide a high level of Hand Therapy services within the role and function of Sydney and Sydney Eye HospitalWhat we offerUp to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness PassportEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.Discounted Private Health Insurance.Inner city location with direct access to eastern suburbs beaches, restaurants and transport links that are right at the front doorFor more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our pageEmployment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Hand Occupational Therapist Level 1/2Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour plus superannuationHours Per Week: 22Requisition ID: REQ581003Applications close: Sunday 22 June 2025Want to work in a dedicated multi-disciplinary Hand Unit? Be part of an amazing and thriving team of Hand Therapists? WE ARE HIRING!The RoleThe vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is exceptional care, healthier lives. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.To provide a high level of Hand Therapy services within the role and function of Sydney and Sydney Eye HospitalWhat we offerUp to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness PassportEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.Discounted Private Health Insurance.Inner city location with direct access to eastern suburbs beaches, restaurants and transport links that are right at the front doorFor more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our pageWhere you''ll be workingThe Hand Therapy Unit works as part of the Hand Unit at Sydney Hospital. The Hand Therapy Unit is staffed by Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. There are 8.5 full-time equivalent therapists spread across both disciplines. The Hand Therapists provide specialised Hand Therapy assessment and treatment to inpatients at Sydney Hospital, the outpatient Hand Clinics at Sydney Hospital and Hand Therapy outpatient appointments.Hand Therapists in the Hand Unit at Sydney Hospital work as designated Hand Therapists, using a case management model of practice. That is during a patients journey in the service they will ideally have one Hand Therapist to provide and coordinate their rehabilitation. The Hand Therapists working in Hand Therapy at Sydney Hospital have a caseload that is comprised of approximately 90% traumatic hand injuries.Both formal and informal clinical supervision is provided by the senior Hand Therapy team. The Hand therapy unit had a coordinated continuing education program that all staff participate in.Selection CriteriaMeets relevant tertiary qualifications standard as outlined below For Physiotherapists: Current registration with the Australian Physiotherapy Board within the AHPRA For Occupational Therapists: Current registration with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia within AHPRA.Post-graduate hand therapy experiencePost-graduate experience in casting and orthosis fabricationDemonstrated ability to effectively utilize a range of written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated commitment to continuing educationDemonstrated commitment to clinical improvement activitiesDemonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary teamNeed more information?1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Jade Wong on Jade.Wong@health.nsw.gov.auOur CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.SESLHD values a diverse workforce. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy here .Reasonable AdjustmentsNSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.Information for applicants:An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ( SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au ) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up WebsiteAbout the companyThe New South Wales Ministry of Health, branded NSW Health, is a ministerial department of the New South Wales Government.NoticeTalentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. 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