Employment Type: Part Time, Temporary 6 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency

Classification: Health Professional 2 (LP7253)

Location: North Canberra Hospital

Section: Occupational Therapy

Closing Date: 31st March 2026

What can we offer you

• City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra.
• 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.
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia\'s happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)

About the Role

To work as a member of the Occupational Therapy Department at North Canberra Hospital (NCH) within a broader multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care and implement continuous quality improvement initiatives based on evidence-based practice. This includes rotations throughout the acute hospital (medical, surgical, MAPU, Neuro, HITH), and Claire Holland House.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement

• 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 maximum 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

This document is required and must be submitted to be considered for the role.

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Please note: Appointment may be made on application only

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 particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Lucy Coventry at

A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will be used for the next 12 months to fill various positions both on a temporary and permanent basis with full-time and part-time opportunities available.

This is a temporary position available for a period of 6 months with the possibility of extension up to less than 12 months and/or permanency.