Deputy Head of Department

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

Location: Campbelltown and Camden Hospital

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 5

Remuneration: $130,658 - $133,835 per annum

Requisition ID: REQ603510

Application Close Date: 28/09/2025

Interview Date Range: 06/10/ /10/2025

Contact Details: Loren Johnson |

About the Opportunity

Campbelltown & Camden Hospital is currently seeking an Occupational Therapy Deputy Head of Department to join their dynamic team. This role entails crucial responsibilities aimed at enhancing the efficiency and quality of Occupational Therapy services within the healthcare facility.

Working closely with the Head of Department, the role involves a multifaceted approach to management, leadership, and development within Occupational Therapy department at Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals.

The Deputy Head of Occupational Therapy oversees competing clinical, operational, and strategic obligations, while upholding professional standards and clinical governance. They are a key conduit and support to the Occupational Therapy leadership and clinical team, whilst managing a small clinic caseload.

Emphasising staff support and guidance through periods of organisational change is a key part of this role. Collaboration is integral, not only within the local facility but also across the broader South Western Sydney Local Health District , fostering improvements in services, standards, and quality district-wide.

This position's focus on site service coordination, professional standards management, and commitment to safety and quality embodies the hospital's dedication to delivering exceptional care.

What you'll be doing

The Deputy Head of Department is responsible for assisting with the management of the Occupational Therapy. This includes providing clinical and administrative leadership, setting professional standards, workforce planning, clinical practice development and the development and implementation of safety and quality processes. In addition this position would take on responsibility as the Acting Head of Department when the Head of Department is absent or on leave.

Where you'll be working

Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals, part of the South Western Sydney Local Health District, work together to provide comprehensive healthcare services to the Macarthur region.

Campbelltown Hospital, a leading tertiary facility, offers a wide range of services including cardiology, maternity, palliative care, respiratory medicine, emergency medicine, and aged-care services. It also features specialised Mental Health and Cancer facilities. Camden Hospital complements these services by specialising in care for older persons with acute or chronic health conditions, including rehabilitation, palliative care, geriatric evaluation and management, and psychogeriatric care.

The hospitals share a close-knit, community-focused team dedicated to delivering safe, quality, and compassionate care. The ongoing multi-million dollar redevelopment at Campbelltown Hospital will further enhance its capabilities, introducing advanced equipment and amenities.

Together, these sister hospitals ensure that the diverse needs of the community are met with excellence and innovation in healthcare.

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).
• Extensive clinical specialty experience including demonstrated advanced knowledge of hospital access and patient flow and management of a diverse range of occupational therapy caseloads.
• Demonstrated excellent skills and experience in leadership and management, including experience with financial, risk, staff supervision and workforce management.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and ability to implement evidence based practice.
• Demonstrated leadership, skills and experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement, research and service development activities.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective leadership and time management skills and ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• 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

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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 LGBTQI+ community to apply.

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