Senior Occupational Therapist

Employment Type
: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification
: Occupational Therapist Lvl 3

Remuneration
: $112,396 - $116,038 p.a plus superannuation

Hours Per Week
: 38

Requisition ID
: REQ611008

Applications Close: 4 November 2025 at 11:59pm AEST
Position Title:
Senior Occupation Therapist (Level 3) – The Forensic Hospital, Malabar - PFT

If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most

Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

We are a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

The Role
The Senior Occupational Therapist works closely with the Functional Recovery Team Leader to provide senior clinical leadership within Occupational Therapy. The Senior Occupational Therapist contributes to service provision through optimisation of patient/client care delivery by leading quality initiatives and supporting, mentoring and developing Occupational Therapist and other staff within the Forensic Hospital and wider Forensic Mental Health system.

The Senior Occupational Therapist is expected relieve the Functional Recovery Team Leader during periods of leave.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor or post graduate degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA.
• A minimum of 3 years clinical experience with demonstrated clinical expertise in mental health setting

Our Location, Team, and Service
The Forensic Hospital
is a high-secure forensic mental health facility in New South Wales, operated by Justice Health NSW. This facility provides specialist, therapeutic inpatient care for adults and adolescent forensic, correctional, and high-risk civil patients.

A multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing, and allied health professionals provide care across the clinical spectrum, from high dependency and acute care, to long stay and rehabilitation care.

While working at the Forensic Hospital, you will develop strong professional connections with colleagues and making a positive contribution to vulnerable people. This dynamic work environment is interesting, stimulating, challenging, rewarding and one where you can have a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families.

A mandatory and comprehensive two-week, full-time orientation is provided. All days are paid. The next intake date is on 24 November last Orientation for year 2025) and in February 2026 (date to be confirmed).
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Salary & Benefits
Your salary $112,396 - $116,038 p.a plus superannuation is just the beginning. You will have access to a number of benefits:

• Additional allowances that may apply
• Eligibility for Fitness Passport and Salary Packaging benefits.
• Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time.
• Support from a passionate & enthusiastic management team.
• Genuine career progression & professional development opportunities.
• Fantastic training & education opportunities available.

Diversity & Inclusivity
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.

READY TO APPLY?
The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following questions:

• Provide an example of your leadership skills embedding continuous improvement and experience fostering a positive team environment to achieve successful outcomes for the patient/client, the team, and the broader organisation.
• Provide an example demonstrating your negotiation and influencing skills to leverage resources from multi-functional work teams to deliver successful patient outcomes. What were your keys to success?

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Danielle Cooke on or via email

Applications Close: 4 November 2025 at 11:59pm AEST