Occupational Therapist

• Build local partnerships, deliver capacity-building and influence regional mental health responses
• Work from home, work from office or see clients in the community for daily variety and lifestyle flexibility
• Reduce taxable income with up to $15,899 p.a. in packaging benefits.

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.

Mind Australia is one of Australia's largest providers of community-managed psychosocial services, supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to find help, hope and purpose in their lives. Operating for more than 45 years and employing more than 1,300 staff around Australia, Mind is a leading employer of people with lived experience of mental health challenges, recognising their unique ability to connect with and motivate clients and guide recovery.

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and community-focused Occupational Therapist for a fixed-term, full-time (38 hours/week) opportunity within our Allied Health team, serving Greater Sydney's metropolitan area. As a new graduate or experienced clinician, you will provide high-quality clinical assessments, flexible therapeutic interventions, expert consultation, and specialist services, including positive behaviour support and capacity building to clients with severe and complex mental health challenges and dual disabilities. In this role you will provide interventions in person, outreach or through telehealth, using strengths-based approaches to support clients to achieve recovery goals and improve their wellbeing.

About the Service

The Allied Health service delivers a range of specialist supports and clinical services to help clients with complex mental health needs and dual disabilities achieve meaningful recovery outcomes. Through a multidisciplinary team, services include clinical assessments, psychological therapies, mental health counselling, vocational assistance, and access to service provider networks.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver flexible therapeutic support services in line with professional, ethical and National Standards.
• Provide evidence-based mental health interventions, allied health assessments, therapies and short-term interventions to meet client needs.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, families, carers, and service providers to develop integrated care plans.
• Coordinate care and contribute to multidisciplinary case planning, referrals, and linkage to community services
• Participate in quality improvement activities, service design and evaluation to ensure effective client outcomes.

What you'll bring

• Tertiary degree qualifications in Occupational Therapy, with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience working with people experiencing mental ill health, dual disability issues, complex needs, and engaging with families and carers is desirable.
• Proven skills in assessment, therapeutic planning and delivery within a recovery-oriented practice framework.
• Understanding of the NDIS, Community Services sector, Private Health and ability to build strong relationships with service providers, clinical teams and key stakeholders.
• An unrestricted driver's license and personal, roadworthy vehicle for work purposes to travel to client homes and community locations as required.

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, child care, car leasing expenses etc.)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by Converge International, for you and your immediate family members.
• Fitness Passport - Access to our corporate health and fitness program, providing you and family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities.
• Hybrid work (opportunity to work in office + work from home days)

Interested?

To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Sunday 26th October 2025. Please contact the person below for more information.

Manager Contact Details

Adele Henwood – General Manager – Specialist National Services

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at

Position Description

PD Occupational Therapist (Allied Health)

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening Check.