Head of Department - Occupational Therapist (Lvl 4) - Bowral Hospital - Temp FT

South Western Sydney Local Health District

REQ695788

Requisition ID: REQ695788

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Until August 2027

Remuneration: $2521.82 - $2582.95 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (as per LHD policy)

Location: Bowral Hospital

Applications close: 11/10/2026

Contact: Holly Furness - Director of Allied Health on

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something GreatAre you looking for an opportunity to explore your management and team leader skills.

An exciting opportunity exists for an emerging leader to explore and develop their skills, or an experienced leader to support a well established team. The Occupational therapy team of BDH is a close knit team that shares a passion for patient centred care, evidence based service delivery and community care. You will be leading and supporting the team of 6 to deliver services to the inpatient, community palliative and aged care patient populations

Are You the Right Fit?We're looking for someone who thrives in an environment where curiosity, initiative, and collaboration drive everything we do. You'll thrive in this role if you:

• - Have a strong attention to detail
• - Opportunity to balance managerial and clinical skill
• - Good generalist skills with knowledge of multiple areas of service delivery

Selection CriteriaTo help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer, with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated professional and operational leadership experience, including demonstrated understanding and experience of service provision in complex health settings.
• Demonstrated high level clinical and advanced practice skills in Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention and expertise in clinical leadership and supervision.
• Proven ability to work autonomously with the ability to prioritise ad manage competing demands, monitor performance, problem solve and utilise independent professional judgement.
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

One extra day off each month for full-time employees

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

Paid maternity and parental leave

Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementingthe Child Safe Standards .We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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