Occupational Therapy Manager

About the role
The 12-month part-time (4 days per week) Occupational Therapy Manager role from Jan to Dec 2027 located at Neringah Hospital in Wahroonga is to work within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to ensure a high standard of Occupational Therapy service is provided to patients of the Hospital, along with appropriate support and advice to their carers. The Occupational Therapy Manager will lead the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a patient-centred, evidence-based, continuous quality improvement work environment that is consistent with the values and ethics of HammondCare and Occupational Therapy Australia.

HammondCare is a NSW Health-affiliated organisation all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised.

The essence of this role

- To lead the planning, management and delivery of Occupational Therapy Services (including Occupational Therapy, Diversional Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant staff) in a manner that support the provision of effective and efficient Occupational Therapy services to clients and their carers.

- Participate as a member of the HammondCare team and the local Allied Health leadership team in the application of the organisation’s Mission and values to the pursuit of its objectives in a client centre, continuous quality improvement work environment.

- Assisting the Manager Allied Health Services Braeside Hospital in conjunction with Service Directors and NUMs, to determine the needs of each clinical unit and to plan and provide an appropriate level of Occupational Therapy and Diversional Therapy staffing to meet those needs.

- Provide leadership, direction and management to the occupational therapy team in the performance of their duties and the provision of the highest standards of quality care to improve quality of life.

About you

- Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.

- Demonstrated practical experience in the provision of Occupational Therapy services in a Rehabilitation, Palliative Care and/or within a sub-acute setting. Experience across inpatient and outpatient/ community settings would be desirable

- Demonstrated experience supervising an Occupational Therapy team.

- Demonstrated management competencies including service planning, resource management and leading staff

- Demonstrated knowledge of the Health and Aged Care Sectors including funding and policy protocols, accreditation and industrial legislation.

- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)

- Demonstrated organisation and time management skills

- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

- Experienced in operating effectively in a multi-site environment.

- A current drivers licence and safe driving record.

- Willingness to travel between HammondCare’s sites and services.

Benefits - What are we offering

- Salary packaging

- Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave

- Additional training & career development opportunities

- Reward and Recognition Program

- Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.

- Free independent, confidential counselling services, wand wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you & your family.

- Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs

- Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung

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For any specific queries please contact Angela Collins at acollins@hammond.com.au

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, immunisation staff screening & vaccination compliance checks.