Senior Occupational Therapist

• Lead specialist lymphoedema services in a world-class hospital
• Drive innovation and mentor the next generation of OTs
• Enjoy a supportive, collaborative and growth-focused team culture

Empower patients and lead excellence in lymphoedema management at one of Australia's leading tertiary hospitals.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3

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

Hours Per Week: 38(Job Share may be considered for part time hours)

Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join our vibrant and supportive Occupational Therapy team at Westmead Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). Our vision is to empower through creative problem-solving, clinical excellence, and compassion.

At Westmead Hospital, our Occupational Therapy Vision is to "empower through creative problem-solving, clinical excellence, and compassion."

You will be joining our thriving Occupational Therapy team at Westmead Hospital, which is where you'll experience a highly supportive department with a positive team culture. We are a department of approximately 50 clinicians with varied skillsets and knowledge working with acute and rehabilitation patients in inpatient, outpatient and community settings. We prioritise professional, personal, and career development, valuing your growth as an integral part of our success.

We are a cohesive team ensuring clinicians at all levels are involved in department development and decision-making processes to better the department and services we provide for our patients. For example, all OTs are involved in department portfolios and quality projects. Supervision is a priority within our department, and we will establish the appropriate supervisory supports you require to reach your personal and professional goals. Professional development is strongly encouraged in the OT department both internally and externally to the organisation. Our well-established education portfolio offers a range of presentations/in-services throughout the year, tailored to meet the learning needs and interests of our clinicians. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and have various initiatives and arrangements in place to ensure your well-being is prioritised. This includes a well-established 'Culture Club' Portfolio who arrange various social gatherings and celebrations to bring the department together.

What you'll be doing

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is enthusiastic about making a significant impact in our dynamic healthcare setting and contributing to our positive team culture. We seek someone who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and takes pride in delivering high quality services to both our patients and the organisation. We value a commitment to continuous professional and personal growth, supported by a dedicated team and management.

As the Senior Occupational Therapist (Level 3), you will provide advanced, patient-centred care across inpatient and outpatient settings, while leading and shaping the future of lymphoedema services at Westmead Hospital. Key responsibilities will be to:

• Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based assessments and interventions for patients with lymphoedema.
• Lead and coordinate Occupational Therapy service delivery, ensuring best-practice care and service innovation.
• Mentor, supervise and develop junior clinicians, students, and allied health assistants.
• Drive quality improvement, service development, and research initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and carers to provide education and holistic care.

If you are seeking a diverse and stimulating work environment, our major trauma hospital offers exposure to a wide range of caseloads and clinical specialties, providing ample opportunities to expand your skills. Working at Westmead Hospital will allow you to significantly impact patient outcomes while advancing your professional development.

About the role:

This is a permanent full-time position within our Occupational Therapy department working as a Senior/Level 3 Occupational Therapist in Lymphoedema at Westmead Hospital. This position will be responsible for a clinical caseload consisting of treating lymphoedema patients in both an inpatient and outpatient setting, as well as supervising Level 1/Level 2 Occupational Therapists working in the lymphoedema clinic.

Strong leadership and service management skills are required for this role to develop/broaden the lymphoedema service's scope of practice at Westmead Hospital. This position will be well supported by senior clinicians and management to ensure optimal patient care, staff satisfaction, and service management.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're an experienced Occupational Therapist passionate about lymphoedema management, leadership, and clinical excellence — we want to hear from you. Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below, providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualification: Degree or Diploma recognised by AAOT-NSW
• Registration: AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist

Selection Criteria:

• Significant recent post graduate clinical experience in lymphoedema, including completion of Level 1 Lymphoedema course or higher qualification.
• Demonstrated high level verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical service provision, including quality improvement, research, and service development initiatives.
• Demonstrated excellent time management and organisational skills. Ability to critically analyse in a time sensitive manner and meet deliverables despite competing demands.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature.
• Demonstrated experience in the development of clinical Occupational Therapy policies, procedures and/or guidelines using evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrated experience in providing clinical leadership and consultation, as well as delivering clinical support, supervision, education, and training to staff, students, and external health professionals within the area of specialty.

Requisition ID: REQ619446

Applications Close: 23rd November 2025

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• Review the detailed Position Description insights into role requirements and criteria.
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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.

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Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)

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