Occupational Therapist, Community Team CHSP
Why join NSLHD:
- Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport and more.
- A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference.
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our busy community team, working within the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP). In this role you will use your skills to assess and support patients living at home, with a range of needs. You have an opportunity to make a real impact within our ageing population and to be a part of a collaborative team, who strives for excellence in patient care.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $1,463.51 - $2,087.89 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ660182
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
Mona Vale Hospital, Community Health Centre
What you'll be doing
- Conducting thorough community and home safety assessment for clients in their own homes (predominantly ages 65+).
- Identifying risks, providing education and recommendations to clients and their caregivers on risk reduction strategies.
- Implementing recommendations in line with your clients' goals and risk profile, such as equipment prescription, home modifications, pressure care and falls prevention. Engaging in quality improvement, service and professional development initiatives to ensure delivery of evidence-based care.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Must hold registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge in the provision of Occupational Therapy service to consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, environmental modifications, home modifications, appropriate referral and discharge planning.
- Please outline any experience working within the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).
- Commitment to participation in professional development, quality improvement activities and workplace education.
- Currently hold NSW unrestricted driver's licence.
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For role related queries or questions contact Alexandra Cehak on Victoria Jones or Allie Chen on 02 99986100.
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 . 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.
The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
Applications Close: 15 May 2026
Tentative Interview Dates: 27 May 2026 (Face to Face)
