Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, MHU - STG MHS
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ681949 Requisition #
Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Mental Health Unit- St George Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (till October 2026)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1, Occupational Therapist Level 2
Remuneration: $40.05 - $46.80 per hour, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ681949
Location: Kogarah, Sydney
Applications close date: 16 August 2026.
The SESLHD Mental Health Service is a specialised clinical service, providing care to a local population of over 930,000 residents in the Sydney metropolitan area. We provide care within both hospital and community settings to support people living with mental illness at times when acute intervention is needed, or to remain well in their community and lead their own recovery.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Come Work With Us!
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
Are you a driven and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who possess some Mental Health experience and a desire to enrich the lives of Mental Health consumers to lead a fulfilling and productive recovery?
An exciting opportunity awaits you to join our innovative multi-disciplinary team and broaden your skills and experience.
Where you'll be working
St George Mental Health Unit, located on the St George Hospital campus, Kogarah
Additional Benefits
- Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, and Novated Leasing. Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
- Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Selection Criteria:
- Must hold general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency or ability to be registered at time of commencement.
- Demonstrated experience to conduct functional assessments of consumers within the Mental Health Unit and to develop therapeutic care plans to address their needs.
- Evidence in the development and implementation of both group and individual programs to Mental Health consumers.
- Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised, set priorities and complete tasks with attention to detail in a complex work environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of a recovery focused model of care.
- Demonstrated capacity for effective teamwork.
- Demonstrated computer skills.
- Current Driver's licence.
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application
Application close: 16 August 2026
For more information we encourage you to contact Melissa Wilkinson on melissa.wilkinson@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 24 August 2026 and 28 August 2026
Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our values and commitment to diversity
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Part Time positions.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained withing the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed or compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
