Occupational Therapist(Lvl 3)

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week until September 2026

Location: Bolger Street, Campbelltown

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3

Remuneration: $ $58.52 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ618161

Application Close Date: 16/11/2025

Interview Date Range: 19/11/2025 – 26/11/2025

Contact Details: Swapna Deshmukh – |

About the Opportunity

Be part of a pioneering initiative to design and deliver a brand new End of life Care service within the culturally rich and diverse South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) community.

This senior role offers the chance to further develop your clinical leadership within a specialised area of occupational therapy. It calls for a reflective and innovative approach to the complexities of end of life care, enabling you to make a meaningful and enduring contribution to patients and their families.

You will be joining a team of like-minded colleagues who are equally passionate about end of life care, and who are committed to fostering both individual and collective growth as the service evolves.

The ideal candidate for this Level 3 Occupational Therapist position is a skilled, empathetic, and independent professional dedicated to delivering person-centred end of life care in a culturally diverse community. They will demonstrate advanced clinical expertise and adopt a comprehensive, holistic approach to assist clients and their families through this profoundly important and delicate time.

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Deliver advanced, person-centred clinical care to end-of-life clients and their families/carers, using extensive clinical expertise and evidence-based practice in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Apply expert decision making skills to manage complex occupational therapy interventions and case management challenges.
• Coordinate with care providers across settings to ensure seamless, continuous care that meets patient, families and carer needs.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of treatment protocols, clinical pathways, and service standards.
• Provide clinical supervision, support, and competency assessment for junior therapists, allied health assistants, and students, following supervision policies.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain compliance with AHPRA guidelines, participating in regular supervision and networking across the health district.
• Lead or participate in quality improvement and clinical research initiatives to enhance service delivery and outcomes.
• Adhere to risk management, safety, infection control, and organisational policies including NSW Health Code of Conduct and SWSLHD frameworks.

While the role services SWSLHD you will be based at Primary & Community Health 1 Bolger Street, Campbelltown.

Where You'll Be Working

SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.

These services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, acute and post-acute treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations, offering specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities.

With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.

The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make 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.

• Current registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board and AHPRA, with at least 3 years post graduate clinical experience.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and significant experience in the provision of occupational therapy services for End of Life Care patients, carers/ families.
• Demonstrated experience participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision, mentoring and development of junior staff and/or students.
• 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 LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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