CCLHD - Mental Health Occupational Therapist Level 1/2

CCLHD - Mental Health Occupational Therapist Level 1/2

NSW Health Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia

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CCLHD - Mental Health Occupational Therapist Level 1/2

NSW Health Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 - Level 2

Remuneration: $1407.22 - $2007.58

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Wyong

Requisition ID: REQ597228

Applications Close: Sunday 17 August at 11:59 pm 2025

Help transform lives through recovery-focused care.

At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), our vision is Trusted care. Better health for everyone and every member of our team plays a vital role in bringing that vision to life. We're seeking a passionate and capable Occupational Therapist to join our Mental Health Inpatient Service at Wyong Hospital, supporting consumers to regain function, purpose, and connection during a critical stage of their recovery journey.

About The Role

• As part of our collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will deliver high-quality, client-centred occupational therapy services to mental health inpatients.
• You will be responsible for assessment, intervention, group facilitation, discharge planning, and engaging with carers and community supports to promote safe and meaningful reintegration.
• This role offers a supportive supervision structure, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to ongoing service improvement in a vibrant and evolving mental health care environment.
  
  

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing evidence-based, recovery-oriented care that supports functional outcomes
• Facilitating therapeutic groups and individual assessment interventions
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues to manage risk and support discharge
• Communicating effectively with consumers, carers, and community providers
• Participating in supervision, team education and quality improvement activities
  
  

About You

• AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Passion for working in mental health and supporting people in complex recovery journeys
• Ability to build rapport with consumers, families and service providers
• Strong organisational skills, a calm presence under pressure, and a collaborative mindset
• Willingness to grow your clinical skills and contribute to service development
  
  

Benefits

• We are dedicated to your growth and development: CCLHD prides itself on walking along side our staff as they grow and develop, encouraging professional development courses and opportunities to expand your skills across the district.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family.
• Access discounted private health insurance.
  
  

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:

Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

Please note if you have been previously made unsuccessful for these positions, you need not apply again.

Need More Information?

For role-related queries, please contact: Genevieve Burge-Ferrow on:

Phone: 0484 379 609

Email: genevieve.burgeferrow@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

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• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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