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Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Till May 2026Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 7 Grade 1Remuneration: $76.04 per hour plus superannuationHours Per Week: 19Requisition ID: REQ567415 Applications Close Date: 21 April 2025Head of Department - Occupational Therapy - St George Hospital, KogarahTo be considered for this position you must be an employee of NSW Health and its Affiliated Health Organisations.Ready to step into a unique Occupational Therapy Leadership role?An opportunity exists for a part time job share role as the Head of Department of Occupational Therapy at St George Hospital for a 12 month period. You''ll work closely with a high energy, high performing team of Allied Health Heads of Department & Allied Health Manager as we aim to elevate allied health across the organisation. You will also share the leadership responsibilities of our dynamic, capable and patient centred Occupational Therapy Department.Where you''ll be workingThe vision for the Occupational Therapy Department at St George Hospital is empowering you to live the life you want through creativity, collaboration and choice. We are a supportive department focused on person centered, compassionate care. We have a strong focus on clinical and leadership skill development, and strive to provide consistent high quality occupational therapy services across the campus. Our department consists of 34 occupational therapists and support staff, and we work across a variety of inpatient, outpatient and community services. Clinically we provide services to aged care, acute surgical and medical, trauma, neurological, rehabilitation, palliative care, lymphoedema and hands patients. We coordinate a robust student program and provide a variety of professional development opportunities. We support flexible work practices, protected time for non clinical tasks (quality improvement, continuing professional education, leadership development) and enjoy a positive and supportive workplace culture.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.This position has operational accountability for the Occupational Therapy service within St George Hospital (SGH) and reports operationally to the SGH General Manager or delegate (Allied Health Manager) and has professional accountability to the SESLHD Occupational Therapy Discipline Advisor.The Occupational Therapy Head of Department will provide operational direction, lead, guide and manage the Occupational Therapy service across SGH and facilitate the implementation of high levels of clinical expertise in order to provide high quality care to patients/clients and their carers consistent with NSW Ministry of Health (MoH) and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards. The position contributes directly to the development of policy, with consideration of the strategic context.Benefits: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.For Nurses Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.For Nurses Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant.Minimum Requirements:Evidence of extensive clinical and management experience as an Occupational Therapist.Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Professionals (State) Award, current registration with AHPRA (where applicable) and commitment to own ongoing professional development.Proven ability to provide high level of guidance, leadership and management of departmental resources and services.Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff.Ability to provide leadership and direction in assisting the flexible utilisation of resources to enhance service delivery.Class C Drivers Licence.Need 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 Elise Klumpes-Grant on Elise.KlumpesGrant@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.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-STG@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 Website #J-18808-Ljbffr