Senior Occupational Therapist

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Lead OT practice in a dynamic mental health team

Deliver impactful recovery-focused interventions

Mentor staff and shape innovative service delivery

Lead recovery-focused care on B22 with expert OT skills. Drive innovation, mentor staff & shape services across WSLHD Mental Health. Apply Now

Employment Type:Temporary Full Time (up to 29th May 2026)

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3

Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour

Hours Per Week: 38

Location:Blacktown

Where you'll be working

Blacktown Hospital is situated in a rapidly growing, culturally diverse community, providing modern facilities aimed at enhancing staff experience and patient outcomes.

State-of-the-art facilities designed for exceptional care.Teaching hospital offering university students a rich, supportive experience.Dedicated outdoor staff areas with landscaped gardens for well-being.Convenient access to Westpoint shopping centre, just a 10-minute walk away.Parking options available: onsite parking for a small fee, all-day street parking, and close proximity to Blacktown train station.

Discover more about our workplace culture by watching this short video: Hear from Our Staff.

What You'll Be Doing

This senior Occupational Therapist role provides a holistic and expert occupational presence at Bungarribee House, supporting consumers on B22 at Blacktown Hospital as part of a multidisciplinary recovery team.

Deliver expert assessments and therapeutic programmes for B22 consumersSupervise and mentor Level 1/2 Occupational TherapistsLead individual and group-based occupational interventionsCollaborate in multidisciplinary planning and review meetingsSupport service improvement and professional development across WSLHD

How To Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements

License: NSW Drivers LicenseQualifications: Appropriate professional qualification in Occupational Therapy with current full registration under APHRA as a practising Occupational Therapy within NSWRegistration: AHPRA Occupational Therapist

Selection Criteria

Substantial experience working in mental health preferably in an acute settingExperience in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic groupsAbility to be self-motivated, operate autonomously and co-operatively within the team.Experience in providing a range of Occupational therapy-based assessments and documenting these in clear professional and practical reportsExperience in working within a multidisciplinary team cooperatively to establish clear care plans with complementarily goals in a recovery-oriented model.Good oral and written communication skills for clinical documentation and advocacy as an Occupational TherapistUtilisation of a person-centred approach in working with consumers and carers to maximise holistic and recovery-oriented outcomesDemonstrated understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), including its principles, eligibility criteria, and planning models to support safe and coordinated hospital discharge planning

Requisition ID: REQ588585

Applications Close: 21st July 2025

Need more information ?

Find out more about applying for this position.Review the detailed Position Descriptionfor insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore theselection process,employment checks,outcomes and notifications. For inquiries about the role, contact Yi Jean Chew at YiJean.Chew@health.nsw.gov.au

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

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Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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