Senior Occupational Therapist Level 3
- Lead and innovate in mental health recovery care.
- Collaborate with experts in a dynamic team.
- Empower lives with evidence-based interventions.
Lead innovative, recovery-focused occupational therapy services, manage complex cases, and inspire change in mental health care. Apply Now!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396 – $116,038 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Across WSLHD
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) delivers comprehensive healthcare services across Western Sydney, striving to improve the health and wellbeing of its communities. Join a team focused on:
- Providing care across Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, and beyond.
- Supporting the Greater Western Region with tertiary services.
- Championing "better health services" for diverse populations.
- Upholding values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment.
- Driving innovation and excellence in healthcare delivery.
What you'll be doing
This Occupational Therapist role offers a leadership opportunity to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care for consumers with mental health needs. Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering specialised OT services within a recovery framework.
- Managing complex caseloads with professional independence and collaboration.
- Designing and implementing individual and group therapy programs.
- Providing expert consultation, supervision, and leadership in evidence-based practices.
- Ensuring consumer-centred care aligned with WSLHD values and standards.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential requirements
- Qualification: Degree in Occupational Therapist
- Registration: Current full registration with the Australian Health Practioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated mental health experience in the use of Standardised Occupational Therapy Assessment tools.
- Demonstrated experience in evidence based service provision and commitment to recovery based programs, implementation and evaluation.
- Demonstrated commitment to consumer participation in their treatment and care plan development, working with families and carers.
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills, and time management skills.
- Demonstrated experience in student co-ordination and commitment to supervision of students, implementing education programs and liaison with University placement coordinators.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, organise work in an effective manner and maintain partnerships.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence valid in Australia.
Requisition ID: REQ545496
Applications Close: 5th February 2025
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Rose-Marie Logozzo 0409252653 or Rose-Marie.Logozzo@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
