Senior Occupational Therapist

Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

Location:
Liverpool Hospital

Position Classification:
Occupational Therapist Level 3

Remuneration:
$116, $120,680.00 per annum

Requisition ID:
REQ623225

Application Close Date:
30/11/2025

Interview Date Range:
03/12/2025 – 10/12/2025

Contact Details:
Josephine Campisi – |

About You

• Keen to take the next step in your career as a Senior clinician
• Apply your clinical expertise to a diverse range patients
• Eager to extend your clinical and supervisory skills
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment

About The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join a large and dynamic occupational therapy department for the provision of clinical governance, leadership and expertise within the Acute Medical and Surgical team, under the responsibility of a Level 4 Occupational Therapists Team Leader.

A Day In The Life
Responsible for providing evidence-based, innovative and practical solutions to support the patient journey through a busy tertiary acute hospital, you will work closely with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to achieve patient-goals

You will be using your excellent organisational and communication skills to manage your day and provide up to date information about your patients to various stakeholders. Your knowledge and skills will continuously improve through the various learning opportunity and clinical expert clinicians in the department.

Are you ready to take on this challenge and participate in continuous improvement in an ever-evolving environment and make a direct impact on patient's lives and health outcome?

Where You'll Be Working
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, offering a wide range of state-wide services including critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care, and brain injury rehabilitation. As a key teaching facility for UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University, it provides extensive clinical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, paediatrics, and mental health services. The hospital features 23 operating theatres and has a capacity for 877 beds.

The ongoing $830 million redevelopment as part of the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct is transforming the hospital into a global hub for medical innovation. This redevelopment will expand clinical services, enhance research and teaching facilities, and introduce state-of-the-art equipment and amenities.

Working at Liverpool Hospital means being part of a forward-thinking, innovative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. The hospital's commitment to education and research offers numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression.

The vibrant and supportive work environment, combined with the hospital's central location near public transport and local amenities, makes it an ideal place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community.

How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

• Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer, with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer, with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and significant experience in the provision of occupational therapy services for a wide range of medical and surgical clinical caseloads in an acute setting
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision, mentoring of staff and/or students
• Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated experience participating in service evaluation incorporating the quality improvement process
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Additional Information
*Salary Packaging*
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

*Health & Fitness*
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

*To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the
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