Occupational Therapist

Overview

Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Comprehensive Care

• Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 28/06/2026)
• Location: Nepean Mental Health Centre
• Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
• Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour
• Hours Per Week: 38
• Requisition ID: REQ583912
• Application Close: 17/09/2025

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us NBMLHD is a local health district providing a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region. The Nepean Mental Health Centre provides inpatient care for people experiencing acute mental health issues through the short-stay Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), the Acute Mental Health Unit, Mental Health High Dependency Unit, and Older Persons Mental Health Unit. We support our patients by linking them to case managers for ongoing treatment and support within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.

Ready to make a real impact in mental health care? We're seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to deliver transformative services to consumers and their families in a dynamic acute mental health setting. In this role, you'll bring your expertise to specialist assessments and lead recovery-focused, evidence-based interventions, both one-on-one and in group formats, that empower individuals to re-engage with meaningful activities and reclaim their independence.

If you're driven by purpose and thrive in fast-paced environments, this is your opportunity to be part of a great team. Apply Now

Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD Employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Education opportunities through Education Training Service offering over 110 courses each year
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage candidates from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+, CALD communities, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to child safe standards. For more information, please refer to the Child Safe Standards.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please refer to the application process.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated capabilities for recovery-oriented mental health care and commitment to recovery-oriented approaches in inpatient mental health care
• Ability to utilise occupational therapy assessments and interventions to support recovery, using independent professional judgment and seeking supervision as appropriate
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, maintain open communication, contribute to a positive team environment and support others' learning
• Strong written documentation, computer skills and oral communication
• Willingness to participate in quality improvement activities, policy development, and clinical research
• Willingness to supervise and support students on placement
• Current NSW Driver Licence (P2 acceptable) and willingness to use it for work

Employment of a temporary visa holder may occur only if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the visa conditions.

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For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Jaax at Michelle.Jaax@health.nsw.gov.au

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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