Senior Occupational Therapist - Community Mental Health
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 27/08/2027)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Location: Penrith Community Health Centre
Remuneration: $61.31- $63.29 per hour
Hours Per Week: 22
Requisition ID: REQ684850
Applications Close: 13/09/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centres. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your career and make a genuine difference in the lives of people living with mental illness? Join the Penrith Community Mental Health Team and become part of a passionate, welcoming multidisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional, recovery-focused care across the community.
As the Senior Occupational Therapist, you will have the opportunity to use your advanced clinical skills to support individuals on their recovery journey, helping them reconnect with the activities, relationships, and goals that bring meaning to their lives. Working within a diverse and rewarding community setting, you will provide comprehensive assessments and evidence-based interventions that promote independence, resilience, social participation, and overall wellbeing.
This role offers more than just clinical practice. It is an opportunity to influence positive change, contribute to innovative models of care, and work collaboratively with consumers, carers, and multidisciplinary professionals to achieve lasting recovery outcomes. You will be empowered to bring your expertise, lead best-practice occupational therapy interventions, and play a pivotal role in supporting some of the community's most vulnerable members.
If you are looking for a career where every day presents a new challenge, every success is meaningful, and your contribution has a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply Now!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
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Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
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NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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What you will bring to the role
- Degree in Occupational Therapy with current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia).
- Substantial post graduate clinical experience in a Mental Health service setting. Demonstrated capabilities for recovery- oriented practice and high level of knowledge, skills and clinical expertise for occupational therapy service provision in a mental health setting.
- Demonstrated experience in leadership, provision of clinical supervision, and experience in the supervision of undergraduate occupational therapy students.
- Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to manage a complex caseload with competing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement innovative, evidence- based individual and group interventions to support people with persistent and severe mental health problems.
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and effective time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel. Ability to travel within the LHD in accordance with the position.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Darryn Egan on Darryn.Egan@health.nsw.gov.au
