CCLHD - Mental Health - Occupational Therapist Level 3

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, until 27th June 2027

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3

Remuneration: $2, $2,223.86 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Gosford Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ610908

Applications Close: Sunday, 12th October 2025 at 11:59 pm

Shape the future of mental health care with an award-nominated team.

Join the Brief Intervention Mental Health Service (BIMHS) at Gosford Hospital, a newly established outpatient service pioneering a ground-breaking hybrid model of care. BIMHS provides timely, targeted support to individuals in mental health crisis, and has already been recognised as a finalist in the 2025 Caring for the Coast Awards (Project category).

This is a unique opportunity to step into a senior Occupational Therapist (Level 3) role where you can combine advanced clinical practice with leadership, mentoring, and service innovation.

About the Role

As a senior member of the team, you will:

• Deliver high-level, evidence-based OT care to individuals experiencing acute mental health challenges.
• Exercise independent clinical judgment to manage complex cases, using advanced reasoning and adaptable approaches.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to Level 1/2 OTs, students, and early career staff.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement and research projects, contributing to the evolution of this innovative model of care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, families, carers, and community providers to ensure holistic, person-centered support.

This role is based at Gosford Hospital, full-time Monday to Friday (8:30am – 5:00pm).

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You

You are a skilled and passionate Occupational Therapist who thrives in a leadership role and wants to drive meaningful outcomes in mental health care. You will bring:

• A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration.
• High-level generalist and/or specialist OT knowledge with advanced clinical reasoning skills.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and mentoring staff or students.
• Confidence in working independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong commitment to evidence-based, person-centred practice and service excellence.
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel across the District as needed.
• Compliance with NSW Health employment checks, including National Criminal Record Check, Working with Children Check, and Category A Immunisation.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Why you'll love working with us

• Be part of an award-nominated team leading innovation in mental health.
• Access salary packaging, novated leasing, accrued days off, and paid parental leave.
• Support your wellbeing with Fitness Passport, free vaccinations, EAP counselling, and discounted private health insurance.
• Advance your career with professional development, research opportunities, and senior-level supervision experience.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You're also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD- or call for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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