Head of Department - Occupational Therapy (Lvl 4) - Perm FT

at  NSW Government South Western Sydney Local Health District

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Bowral Hospital
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 4
Remuneration: $117,544 - $120,393 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ465315
Application Close Date: 03/03/2024
Interview Date Range: 06/03/2024 – 16/03/2024
Contact Details: Holly Furness – 0457 559 633 | Holly.furness1@health.nsw.gov.au

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Bowral Hospital is actively seeking an Occupational Therapy Head of Department to join its small yet dedicated team, renowned for its high-quality provision of care and services.
The ideal candidate will find balance between leadership and clinical roles while fostering close relationships within the wider allied health team.
With a focus on managing organisational change, the successful applicant will provide expertise, leadership, guidance, and direction to staff. The role demands strong management of competing clinical, operational, and strategic responsibilities within the complex healthcare environment of Bowral Hospital.
Working in a small rural hospital like Bowral presents unique opportunities not found in larger metropolitan settings. Whether you’re a seasoned professional seeking a tranquil change of scenery or an aspiring leader looking to expand your horizons, this role offers a chance to thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Nestled in the picturesque Southern Highlands of NSW, Bowral has a vibrant café culture, flourishing art scene, and diverse patient population, setting it apart from other facilities in the South Western Sydney Area.

TRANSFORMING YOUR EXPERIENCE

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT TO A POSITION IN NSW HEALTH, YOU MUST HAVE AN AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP OR PERMANENT AUSTRALIAN RESIDENCY.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ?? Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ?? background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

The Head of Department is responsible for the management of the Occupational Therapy service, with a leadership role for the profession of Occupational Therapy within the department, including the management of professional standards and development of safety and quality. The position will also manage a clinical load commensurate with other duties.

The Head of Department works:

• locally with other facility Allied Health Heads of Department and the Facility Director of Allied Health/General Manager to enhance services, standards and quality across Bowral Hospital
• across SWSLHD with the Discipline Director and other Occupational Therapy Heads of Department to enhance Occupational Therapy services, standards and quality across the district