Senior Occupational Therapist

• Role title: Senior Occupational Therapist  

• Role type:  Fix-term full time, for a 12-month period

• Role grade: Grade 3

• Department and location:  Occupational Therapy, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, Off-site location at Charles Chambers (CC) and Annie Green Court (AGC) facilities run by Mission Australia.

• Salary: $112,396 - $116,038 + Super + Salary packaging

Better and fairer care.  Always.

We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About the role

• Provide meaningful Occupational Therapy services to residents at Charles Chambers Court and Annie Green Court, using evidence-based assessments and interventions tailored to individual needs in a supportive residential setting.

• Determine the occupational needs through standardised and functional assessments, implement patient-centred treatment plans, and evaluate outcomes through data collection to ensure effective service delivery.

• Collaborate with staff, key stakeholders across CC, AGC and Occupational Therapy to enhance service quality, participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to the development of best practice approaches within your specialty area.

• Actively participate in multi-disciplinary planning, quality projects, and research activities, providing Occupational Therapy input that supports integrated care and continuous learning.

• Provide clinical supervision, education, and support to staff and students; ensure responsible use of Occupational Therapy resources; and contribute to the professional development and mission of St Vincent's Hospital.

About you

• You're a qualified and AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist with advanced clinical expertise in acute and/or sub-acute hospital settings with substantial exposure to aged care. Experience in other clinical areas across acute care or the aged care setting is a plus These skills allow you to operate autonomously with minimal direct supervision.

• Skilled in conducting evidence-based assessments, developing and implementing person-centred treatment plans, and evaluating outcomes to ensure high-quality, effective service delivery.

• Recognised clinical leader providing expert advice in multidisciplinary teams, skilled in managing high-demand critical care environments, promoting consumer participation in decision-making, and leading service improvements to enhance patient care and outcomes.

• A recognised contributor in multidisciplinary teams, experienced in quality improvement initiatives, service development, and providing Occupational Therapy input into collaborative care planning and research activities.

• Experienced in providing clinical supervision, education, and support to staff and students, with excellent communication and organisational skills, and a strong commitment to professional development and the values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent's Health Australia.

Why work for St Vincent's?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community

• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport

• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank

• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free

• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the facility

In this role you will be based at both Charles Chambers and Annie Green Court facilities. You will have opportunities to collaborate with the Occupational Therapy department, located at St. Vincent's Hospital

• Access to two facilitates, run by Mission Australia, located in busy inner-city area, close in proximity to St. Vincent's Hospital

• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people

• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus

• Links with SVH centers of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health 

• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 30 July 2025.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.

For more information contact, Karly Armour - Acting Manager Occupational Therapy on

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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