Senior Occupational Therapist Level 3

• Lead, inspire, and make a difference in mental health care.
• Supportive, collaborative, and values-driven team environment.
• Exciting career growth opportunities with WSLHD expansion.

Join the OT team at Cumberland Hospital. Deliver standout mental health care. Learn, grow, make an impact. Apply Now

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3

Remuneration: $116,892 - $120,680 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta

Where you'll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District - Mental Health service is seeking a dedicated and passionate Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational therapy team, comprise of occupational therapist, art therapist and diversional therapist. Located at Cumberland Hospital, you will join the dynamic team- a group dedicated to empowering recovery, collaboration, and professional excellence; A workplace that values respect, innovation, and compassionate care. We have a supportive and nurturing team culture with strong multidisciplinary collaboration. n

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Occupational Therapist (Level 3), you will provide high quality clinical care, assessments and therapeutic interventions to adults experiencing a range of mental health challenges in the inpatient services. You'll bring your experience to deliver high-quality, person-centred care, working closely with individuals on their recovery journey to help them achieve their goals and improve their wellbeing. You will play a key role within a collaborative multidisciplinary team contribute to care planning, The senior occupational therapist also provides clinical supervision to junior staff, delivers student education, supports clinical leadership in the department and drive innovation through quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits and Perks:

• Career development: Access to the NSW Health eLearning system providing high quality, self-managed online learning for NSW Health staff
• Work-life balance: Monthly ADOs (for full-time staff), flexible work arrangements, and supportive management
• Growth opportunities: Be part of an expanding mental health service with new facilities and roles emerging across WSLHD
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW.
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Access to formal and informal supervision through our Department
• Various cafes and restaurants within walking distance (with good coffee)
• Free onsite parking and access to fleet cars for site-to-site travel

Ready to make a lasting impact?

Join us in shaping the future of mental health care at Cumberland Hospital.

Apply today and help empower individuals to achieve their recovery goals while advancing your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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 Criteria:

• Qualification: Degree or Diploma recognised by Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
• Registration: General registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

Selection Criteria:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational therapy with Full National registration.
• Demonstrated mental health experience in the use of Standardised Occupational Therapy assessment tools.
• Demonstrated experience in evidence-based service provision and commitment to recovery based programs, implementation, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated commitment to consumer participation in their treatment and care plan development, working with families and carers.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in student co-ordination and commitment to supervision of students, implementing education programs and liaison with university placement coordinators.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, organise work in an effective manner and maintain partnerships.
• Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia.

Requisition ID: REQ619228

Applications Close: 9th December 2025

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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 .

Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.