Acute Care Team Leader - Occupational Therapy

About this role

Employment Type : Temporary Part Time until September 2027 Position Classification : Occupational Therapist Level 4 Remuneration : $66.36- $67.97 per hour plus superannuation Hours Per Week : 14 Requisition ID : REQ682447 Location: Caringbah, Sydney Applications Close: 4 August 2026 Our Hospital and Community Established in 1958, The Sutherland Hospital campus offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and community services to around 226,000 residents of the Sutherland Shire. The hospital campus is close to some of Sydney’s great beaches, restaurants, bars, and cafes at Cronulla. At Miranda, just a short walk away from the hospital, there is the Westfield Shopping Centre and cinema complex. Sutherland Hospital Occupational Therapy Department, where you will be based, sees approximately 4,000 patients per year, with a wide variety of clinical presentations. What you'll be doing The 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. South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. The Role This position has operational accountability for their team within Occupational Therapy and reports operationally to the Department Head and has professional accountability to their Discipline Advisor. The Team Leader will provide operational direction, lead, guide and manage the team across the relevant facility 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. A current driver's licence and a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position are essential requirements. For role related queries or questions contact Karleen Dumbrell on Karleen.Dumbrell@health.nsw.gov.au Are you ready to join us? We are excited to learn more about you and your experience. As part of the application process, we invite you to respond to the following targeted questions: 1. Describe your extensive experience delivering Occupational Therapy services to adults and older adults with acute, chronic, and complex health conditions in an acute care setting? 2. Provide examples that demonstrates your experience in leading a team, providing clinical supervision, and working effectively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes for patients? 3. Describe a situation where you lead a quality improvement initiative and service evaluation process while applying evidence-based practice to enhance care. What was the outcome, and how was the improvement sustained? Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards 2) Find out more about applying for this position Our 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. We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information. Reasonable Adjustments NSW 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 Portfolio Inbox Address and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information 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 • We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ( SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au ) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website