Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist (Lvl 1-2) - Mental Health Adolescent Unit - Perm FT/PT

Location: Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1-2

Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ605241

Application Close Date: 28/09/2025

Interview Date Range: 01/10/2025 - 08/10/2025

Vaccination: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position

About The Opportunity: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist (Level 1–2) to join our Mental Health Adolescent Unit on a permanent Full Time or Part Time basis. In this role, you will provide occupational therapy assessment, intervention, and support to adolescents experiencing mental ill health, helping them build skills and confidence for recovery and daily functioning.

You'll be part of a multi-award-winning, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and youth-centred care. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside a large and dynamic team of experienced mental health occupational therapists, with strong support for continuing education and professional development.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people and grow your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you.

• Annual Leave + 17.5% Leave Loading (Full Time & Part Time Employees)
• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Smart Salary
• Workplace Giving Program
• Discounted Gym Membership through Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program

Provide a high quality occupational therapy service to clients and their families/carers to ensure optimal health outcomes. Includes entry, assessment, treatment planning, treatment implementation, evaluation and discharge in a multi-disciplinary setting. Undertake designated administrative tasks to support service delivery.

South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) Inpatient Mental Health Services, including Campbelltown Hospital and Liverpool Hospital. The teams deliver care across units such as Mental Health Intensive Care Unit, Adult Acute Unit, and Older People's Mental Health Unit, with accreditation and opportunities for professional development.

To be considered, please address the questions below as thoroughly as possible. View the application guide for information on responding to criteria and improving your application.

• Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Describe how you have worked independently and within a multidisciplinary team in adolescent mental health care, including clinical examples.
• Explain how you apply evidence-based practice and quality improvement principles, and how your communication, computer literacy, and commitment to professional development support your clinical practice.
• Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). If you hold a license from another state, you must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2) within three months of appointment. Learner licenses are not permitted.

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Salary Packaging: South Western Sydney Local Health District employees may access salary packaging through Smart Salary.

Health & Fitness: discounted gym memberships and corporate wellbeing programs.

Equal Opportunity: SWSLHD is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community.

Children Safe: SWSLHD is committed to a child-safe culture and requires staff to support children and young people's safety and wellbeing.