Occupational Therapist - Community Mental Health Team
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- Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
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- REQ662997 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Location: St Marys Community Health Centre
Remuneration: $76,364.00 - $108,943.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ662997
Applications Close: 28 May 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 a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults experiencing mental health challenges? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our integrated community mental health team, delivering recovery-oriented care to consumers aged 18–65 and supporting their families on their journey toward improved wellbeing and independence.
In this role, you will provide specialist occupational therapy assessments and deliver evidence-based, recovery-focused interventions through both individual and group programs. You will play an important part in promoting meaningful occupational participation and supporting consumers to achieve their personal goals. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will also contribute to care coordination and support the overall functioning of the service. Your ability to build and maintain strong, positive relationships will be essential as you actively strengthen partnerships with internal teams and external service providers across the district, enhancing continuity of care and outcomes for consumers.
This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a supportive and collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, and your contribution has a genuine impact on the community.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
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
Fitness Passport
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.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated capabilities for recovery-oriented mental health care and a commitment to the development of recovery oriented approaches to occupational therapy in mental health.
- Demonstrated ability to utilise occupational therapy assessments and interventions to support consumers’ recovery utilising independent professional judgement and seeking supervision in line with level of experience, knowledge and skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, engage in open communication, contribute to a positive team environment and actively contribute to the learning and development of others.
- Demonstrated high level written documentation, computer competency and oral communication skills.
- Able to participate as a member of the team in quality improvement activities, development of policies and procedures and clinical research.
- Willingness to provide supervision and support to students on placement in line with level of experience.
- Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.
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?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Belinda Barter on Belinda.Barter@health.nsw.gov.au
