Occupational Therapist

5 days ago


Campbelltown, Australia NSW Health Full time
Occupational Therapist (Lvl 1-2) - Mental Health High Dependency Unit - Campbelltown - Perm PT

NSW Health, Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia


Overview

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 32 hours per week. Location: Campbelltown Mental Health. Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / Level 2. Remuneration: $37.03 – $52.83 per hour. Requisition ID: REQ602577. Application Close Date: 14/09/2025. Interview Date Range: 17/09/2025 – 24/09/2025. Contact Details: Kylie Stewart 0418 206 619 | Kylie.Stewart1@health.nsw.gov.au. Note: A current influenza vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.


Responsibilities
  • Provide a high-quality occupational therapy service to adults with acute mental health needs, including entry, assessment, treatment planning, treatment implementation, evaluation and discharge within a multidisciplinary setting.
  • Undertake designated administrative tasks necessary to support service delivery.

Where You'll Be Working

SWSLHD Inpatient Mental Health Services provide care across Campbelltown Hospital and Liverpool Hospital, including units such as the Mental Health Intensive Care Unit, Adult Acute Unit, and Older People's Mental Health Unit. The service values patient safety and high-quality care with external accreditation (Australian Council on Healthcare Standards). The team offers teaching and research links with universities and opportunities for professional development and career advancement.


How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please address the selection criteria thoroughly. View the application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.


Qualifications
  • Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
  • Experience providing person-centred occupational therapy interventions for adults with acute mental health needs.
  • Ability to develop and evaluate treatment plans in collaboration with clients and senior clinicians; use goal-oriented strategies and monitor progress.
  • Ability to manage competing clinical and administrative demands in a fast-paced mental health setting; prioritise tasks and maintain accurate documentation.
  • Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). If licensed in another state, obtain NSW C class (P1 or P2) within three months of appointment. Learner licenses are not permitted.

Additional Information
  • Salary Packaging: SWSLHD employees can access salary packaging; visit Smart Salary for details.
  • Health & Fitness: Discounted gym membership and corporate wellbeing programs.
  • Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment to NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent residency. SWSLHD is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity. We encourage applicants from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with a disability, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
  • Child Safety: SWSLHD is committed to a child-safe culture; staff and applicants must uphold the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
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