Occupational Therapist Level 4

• Lead an innovative new state-wide consultation program
• Support excellence in dementia and mental health care
• Join a collaborative, values-driven team at WSLHD

Empower change as a senior Occupational Therapist leading complex dementia care innovation across NSW.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30th June 2028)

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 4

Remuneration: $ $65.35 per hour

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Cumberland Hospital and Community Older Peoples Mental Health (OPMH)

There is an exciting opportunity for qualified staff to express interest in an Occupational Therapist Level 4 position within a newly established NSW Statewide Extreme BPSD Consultation and Liaison Team. This tertiary service supports public inpatient units caring for people with extreme BPSD and operates during business hours, five days per week.

Where you'll be working

Be part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD)—a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation providing exceptional healthcare to the Western Sydney community and beyond. This role is co-located at Cumberland Hospital and the Community Older Peoples Mental Health (OPMH) team, offering a unique opportunity to collaborate across specialist mental health and aged care services.

At WSLHD, we are:

• Delivering world-class primary, secondary and tertiary care across Western Sydney and the Greater Western Region
• Committed to "better health services" for all through innovation and compassion
• Driven by our values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment
• Focused on improving outcomes for older people experiencing complex mental health needs
• Investing in leadership, education, and professional development for our people

What you'll be doing

Join as a senior clinician in the development and delivery of a new tertiary clinical consultation and liaison pilot program, designed to enhance care for people with extreme behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) across NSW public inpatient services. You'll play a key role in shaping service excellence and building workforce capability.

You will:

• Provide specialist consultation and advanced clinical interventions for complex dementia presentations
• Offer expert advice and support to clinicians across NSW to ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care
• Lead education, supervision and mentorship programs for Occupational Therapists and multidisciplinary teams
• Drive continuous quality improvement and research activities in dementia and mental health care
• Model WSLHD's values and commitment to cultural respect, patient safety and professional excellence

Ready to make an impact?

Join WSLHD and be part of an organisation committed to innovation, professional growth, and improving the lives of older people living with dementia.

Apply now to help shape the future of specialist mental health and dementia care in NSW.

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. (Confirm with your manager if a cover letter is required for this role)

Essential Requirements:

• Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy recognised by the OT Board of Australia
• Registration: Current General Registration with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
• Licence: NSW Drivers Licence with the ability and willingness to engage in occasional travel across the state for work purpose, including overnight stays if required.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated effective experience and knowledge in clinical practice related to assessment, intervention and evaluation of clinical outcomes when working with people experiencing severe to extreme behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.
• Demonstrated ability to provide professional and clinical leadership when working with complex situations as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate best practice clinical interventions using individual and group program structures.
• Extensive experience and demonstrated ability in building and maintaining co-operative professional and therapeutic relationships through the application of written, verbal, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor junior Occupational Therapists and students to enhance service delivery and capability development.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities and innovatively lead team tasks, including continuous improvement, professional development and research.

Requisition ID: REQ619471

Applications Close: 27th November 2025

Need more information ?

• Find out more about applying for this position.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Dr Suman Tyagi on or

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 note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

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