Occupational Therepist Level 3 - ESMHS
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ613936 Requisition #
Occupational Therapist Level 3 - CASPAR - Eastern Suburb Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time/Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396.00 - $116,038.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ613936
Location: Sydney
Applications close date: 26 October 2025
Permanent Full Time/Permanent Part Time hours will be considered
Come Work With Us!
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a background in mental health who enjoys working with young people? This position requires you to work autonomously and as part of a caring and compassionate multidisciplinary team who provides mental health assessment, planning, evidence based treatment and evaluation to prevent or minimize the physical, psychological and social consequences of emerging mental disorder in young people.
CASPAR (Comprehensive Assessment Service for Psychosis and At Risk) is a specialist youth mental health service providing in-reach into headspace sites across SESLHD. CASPAR provides comprehensive assessment, treatment and other support services for adolescents, young people and their families who present with complex mental health disorders and possible UHR (ultra high risk for psychosis). We have a multidisciplinary team approach to care, aimed to prevent, identify, treat and reduce the impact of these difficulties on adolescents, young people and their families. We provide short to medium term care. Interventions may be individual, family or group within a recovery based model.
For more information we encourage you to contact Lara Box on lara.box@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 3 November 2025 and 7 November 2025.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Where you'll be working
The CASPAR teams works closely with headspace staff at the Miranda, Hurstville and Bondi Junction centres in the referral of young people, the delivery of specialist assessment and intervention, and builds capacity in early detection of emerging mental illness
Additional Information and Benefits
An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time positions
Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria:
- Qualification in Occupational Therapy with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
- Extensive specialist knowledge and experience working therapeutically with children, adolescents, young people and their families.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in using evidence based treatments.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in using family-based interventions models.
- Extensive experience working with families from culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
- Experience in providing mental health assessments and identifying and managing risk with children, adolescents and youth populations.
- Experience in planning, implementation and reporting on quality improvement projects in support of clinical service development.
- NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to travel in accordance with demands of the position.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
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-POWH-SSEH@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.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- 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 within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for 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 Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
