#539348 – Occupational Therapist

Palliative Care

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Temporary (to 3/05/2026) – Part-Time (4hpw)

• Salary Classification:  Occupational Therapist Level 3, Year 1 - 2
• Remuneration: $56.69 to $58.52 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options

About the role

The Occupational Therapist Level 3 with the Department of Palliative Care is a member of the multidisciplinary team that provides care to Hospice inpatients and registered patients of the outpatient Palliative Care Outreach Service. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, review and evaluation of occupational therapy programs and treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Timely Occupational Therapy assessments and intervention for Hospice inpatient and Palliative Care Outreach patients
• Prescription, and instruction of its use where needed, of equipment, devices or alterations to enhance function and promote ease of care in the home and/or hospice setting
• Involvement and contribution to departmental and hospital meetings and groups including education, research and quality improvement
• Involvement in the multidisciplinary team including liaising with internal and external stakeholders for patient care planning and continuity of care
• Assist with the Fig Tree Day Hospice Program including assessments, group planning, facilitation and evaluation as required

What you bring 

• Recognised completed degree in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration
• Recent demonstrated experience working as an OT in a clinical setting, prior palliative care or oncology setting preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team and unsupervised in periods of high demand
• Current driver licence
• Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Demonstrated commitment to personal and professional development
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission-based organisation

The Calvary Mater Newcastle is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to Calvary Mater Newcastle on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information.

For further information please contact Dr Laura Bird, Director of Department of Palliative Care on Laura.Bird@calvarymater.org.au or Phone (02) 49 850 390.

WHY JOIN US

CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport. 
• Gender Neutral parental leave
• Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
• Superannuation contributions at 12%
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• Novated leasing available for eligible employees
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

• Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
• Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
• Attach a current resume.
• Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria - see "what you bring for the selection criteria"
• Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.