Community Care Occupational Therapist at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

108691.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Community Care, Assistive Technology, Home Modifications, Neurological Conditions, Orthopaedic Conditions, Clinical Supervision, Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration, Quality Improvement, Person-Centred Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6-month contract with possibility of extension and/ or permanency. Classification: Health Professional Officer Level 2 (PN 21052) Salary: $91,026 - $108,691 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services Section: Community Care – Allied Health Closing Date: 15 March 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 • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy, and gift shop. About the Role: This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Community Care Occupational Therapy team at Canberra Health Services (CHS). We have a temporary Health Professional Officer 2 position to backfill for staff on secondment. The temporary position will be available for a period of 6 – 10 months, with a possibility of extension and or permanency. Community Care Occupational Therapy delivers services from community health centres and in clients’ homes across the ACT. The service provides assessment and intervention related to assistive technology and home modifications for people aged 18 years and over. Our clients present with a wide variety of medical conditions, including neurological and orthopaedic conditions, complex and chronic health issues, frailty, and rapid functional decline. We also provide services to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants and to clients supported through the Commonwealth Home Support Program. Our Occupational Therapists benefit from strong peer support, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and participating in regular clinical supervision. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care while fostering a positive, supportive workplace culture. Our team is committed to upholding the Canberra Health Services values of being Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind. Community Care Occupational Therapists work to their strengths and share knowledge to cultivate an environment of curiosity, innovation and excellence. Our collective goal is to achieve positive client outcomes through high-quality, person-centred clinical services. We are a high performing team engaged in continuous quality improvement and research. Staff wellbeing is a high priority. The Community Care Occupational Therapy team is inclusive, compassionate and supportive—we take the time to listen, show empathy and demonstrate understanding toward each other and the people we serve. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. • 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 encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Leah Epistola on 0468 795 540 or at Leah.Epistola@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will deliver assessment and intervention services related to assistive technology and home modifications for adults across the ACT, serving clients with diverse medical conditions including neurological and orthopedic issues.