Senior Occupational Therapist

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) Up to April 2026 with possibility of ongoing employment

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 4

Remuneration: $2, $2,388.08 per week + annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location: Concord Centre for Mental Health

Requisition ID: REQ600679

Driving functional outcomes through clinical leadership.

About the Role

Concord Centre for Mental Health is committed to improving mental health for people and our communities by providing quality mental health services in partnership with consumers, families and service providers by providing quality healthcare, delivery of safe appropriate care, ensuring access to services, supporting our workforce, and working closely with the local community to manage the changing demand for services.

The Level 4 Student Unit Educator is responsible for the coordination of all clinical placements (Occupational Therapy, Diversional Therapy, Allied Health Assistants, where relevant) across the Department and liaising with relevant universities and education providers. The role involves direct supervision of Occupational Therapy students as well as providing support to other staff in the department who are supervising students. The Level 4 Student Unit Educator also carries a rotational/negotiated clinical caseload and provides clinical supervision to allocated staff.

For more information, please view Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia as an Occupational Therapist and current NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
• Demonstrated advanced relevant clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of Occupational Therapy.
• Extensive experience and demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional and therapeutic relationships through the application of written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Benefits and Perks

• Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

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Applications Close: 1 September 2025

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