Occupational Therapist Level 3

Occupational Therapist Level 3, CASPAR - Eastern Suburb Mental Health Service

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3

Remuneration: $112, $116,038.00 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ618083

Location: Miranda, Hurstville and Bondi Junction, Sydney

Applications close date: 16 November 2025

Come Work With Us

Permanent Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Available

Join Our Team and Make a Difference

Are you a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist with a strong background in mental health and a commitment to supporting young people?

We're looking for someone who can work both independently and as part of a collaborative, compassionate multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the lives of adolescents and young adults.

In this role, you'll play a vital part in providing comprehensive mental health assessments, evidence-based treatment, and ongoing evaluation—helping to prevent or reduce the physical, psychological, and social impacts of emerging mental health challenges in young people.

About CASPAR

The Comprehensive Assessment Service for Psychosis and At Risk (CASPAR) is a specialist youth mental health program delivering outreach services to headspace sites across the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD).

Our team offers holistic assessment, treatment, and tailored support to adolescents, young adults, and their families who are experiencing complex mental health concerns or are at ultra-high risk (UHR) for psychosis.

At CASPAR, we work within a recovery-focused model of care, providing short- to medium-term interventions that may include individual therapy, family support, and group programs. Our goal is to identify, treat, and reduce the impact of emerging mental health difficulties, empowering young people and their families to achieve their best possible outcomes.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Be part of a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, compassion, and innovation.
• Work in a dynamic, youth-focused environment that encourages creativity and professional growth.
• Make a genuine difference in the lives of young people and their families.

Enjoy the flexibility of permanent full-time or part-time hours to suit your lifestyle.

For more information we encourage you to contact Lara Box on

Interviews are expected to be held between 24 November 2025 and 28 November 2025.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Where you'll be working

The CASPAR teams works closely with headspace staff at the Miranda, Hurstville and Bondi Junction centres in the referral of young people, the delivery of specialist assessment and intervention, and builds capacity in early detection of emerging mental illness

Additional Information and Benefits

• An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time positions
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Qualifications - External

Selection Criteria:

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

• Qualification in Occupational Therapy with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
• Extensive specialist knowledge and experience working therapeutically with children, adolescents, young people and their families.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in using evidence based treatments.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in using family-based interventions models.
• Extensive experience working with families from culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
• Experience in providing mental health assessments and identifying and managing risk with children, adolescents and youth populations.
• Experience in planning, implementation and reporting on quality improvement projects in support of clinical service development.
• NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to travel in accordance with demands of the position.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards

2) Find out more about applying for this position

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment- and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website