Stroke/Neurology Occupational Therapist (Level 3) | Permanent
🧩 Senior OT role on the Stroke Unit with leadership over Level 1 & 2 clinicians
📈 Lead QI initiatives & clinical development in neurology
💛 Supervision & professional development support
Lead, supervise & deliver advanced OT assessment and intervention across stroke and neurology at Westmead
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $116,892 - $120,680 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ645195
Where you'll be working
At Westmead Hospital, our Occupational Therapy Vision is to “empower through creative problem-solving, clinical excellence, and compassion.”
You will be joining our thriving Occupational Therapy team at Westmead Hospital, which is where you'll experience a highly supportive department with a positive team culture. We are a department of approximately 50 clinicians with varied skillsets and knowledge working with acute and rehabilitation patients in inpatient, outpatient and community settings. We prioritise professional, personal, and career development, valuing your growth as an integral part of our success. We are a cohesive team ensuring clinicians at all levels are involved in department development and decision-making processes to better the department and services we provide for our patients. For example, all OTs are involved in department portfolios and quality projects. Supervision is a priority within our department, and we will establish the appropriate supervisory supports you require to reach your personal and professional goals. Professional development is strongly encouraged in the OT department both internally and externally to the organisation. Our well-established education portfolio offers a range of presentations/in-services throughout the year, tailored to meet the learning needs and interests of our clinicians.We recognise the importance of work-life balance and have various initiatives and arrangements in place to ensure your well-being is prioritised. This includes a well-established ‘Culture Club’ Portfolio who arrange various social gatherings and celebrations to bring the department together.
Join the highly regarded geriatric medicine and stroke team at Westmead Hospital, a major tertiary referral centre known for innovation in acute and rehabilitation care. You will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering evidence-based, patient-centred outcomes across stroke and neurology services.
Be part of a specialised stroke and rehabilitation service
Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary clinicians
Access strong professional development and supervision pathways
Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence and innovation
Play a key role in service development and quality improvement
About the role:
This is a permanent full-time position within our department working as the Senior Occupational Therapist in the Stroke Unit & Neurology service. This position will be responsible for a clinical caseload as well as supervising Level 1/ Level 2 Occupational Therapists within the team. We are seeking strong leadership in this space and there are various other roles and responsibilities you will have as a Senior clinician in our department. Our Stroke/Neurology senior is part of the Acute stream within our department meaning you will be working alongside other acute senior clinicians and Level 1/ Level 2 staff. You will get the opportunity to lead great QI initiatives, empower the NDIS portfolio in neurology while also enhancing the clinical & professional development of teaching level’s 1/ Level 2’s in the neurology clinical caseload.
In this senior clinical role, you will provide advanced occupational therapy services to stroke and neurology patients while leading and supporting junior staff. Key responsibilities will be to:
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based assessment and intervention
Lead clinical care within the stroke unit and rehab ward
Provide supervision and mentorship to Level 1/Level 2 therapists and students
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes
Drive quality improvement, data collection and service evaluation
About you:
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is enthusiastic about making a significant impact in our dynamic healthcare setting and contributing to our positive team culture. We seek someone who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and takes pride in delivering high quality services to both our patients and the organisation. We value a commitment to continuous professional and personal growth, supported by a dedicated team and management.
If you seek a diverse and stimulating work environment, our major trauma hospital offers exposure to a wide range of caseloads and clinical specialties, providing ample opportunities to expand your skills. Working at Westmead Hospital will allow you to significantly impact patient outcomes while advancing your professional development.
Ready to take the lead in stroke rehabilitation?
Westmead's Occupational Therapy team is where clinical leadership, innovation and real patient impact come together. At WSLHD we invest in our senior clinicians and empower you to shape practice, grow your team and deliver exceptional stroke and neurology outcomes. Enrich health in millions of ways every day. Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below, providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements:
Qualifications: Degree or Diploma recognised by AAOT-NSW
Registration: Current general registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist
Selection Criteria:
Extensive previous clinical experience in Occupational Therapy in an acute care setting with demonstrated extensive experience in the acute management of clients post stroke as well as the management of clients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
Ability to work both independently with minimal direct clinical supervision and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders throughout all organisational levels.
Demonstrated well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills.
Demonstrated experience in team leadership with experience in providing clinical supervision to occupational therapists and students.
Ability to initiate, lead, complete and implement quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff.
Requisition ID: REQ645195
Applications Close: 12th April 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Shereen Mouafi on 0405 193 818 or email Shereen.Mouafi@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/
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Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)
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