Occupational Therapist
Why join NSLHD:
- Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport, flexible working and more.
- A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference
Make a real difference in people's recovery journey— join our dedicated Drug and Alcohol Service team and support individuals to rebuild their lives.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $2,240.23 - $2,312.82 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ621083
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Northern Sydney Local Drug and Alcohol Service
What you'll be doing
Provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions to consumers with complex needs, in collaboration with their families carers and other agencies.
Providing services to meet the needs of people who have had extended stays in a hospital setting and addressing the resultant functional implications.
Prioritising competing demands while managing a workload across a number of units on the site.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Qualification recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and demonstrated experience as an Occupational Therapist Level 2 or above.
- Demonstrated extensive skills and experience working with people with complex, enduring mental health challenges.
- Holds a current NSW Drivers Licence.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Qian Wu on Qian.Wu@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 27 November 2025
