Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 - Sutherland MHS
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- Occupational Therapist
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- REQ650560 Requisition #
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- Mar 17, 2026 Post Date
Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Mental Health Unit - Sutherland Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $76,364.00 - $108,493.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ650560
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Applications close date: 5 April 2026
Come Work With Us!
We are seeking passionate, committed and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who has the confidence and ability to make autonomous decisions and work collectively within the multidisciplinary team. As an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for working with MDT in order to provide innovative, compassionate and recovery focused care to our mental health rehabilitation consumers.
The position provides specialist skills in client assessment and care as part of a multi-disciplinary teamwork approach to the provision of high quality mental health care with a recovery focus. Duties include the provision of Occupational Therapy assessment; group and individual work with a focus on skills development and functional gain including collaboration in planning of a group therapy program, Care planning and report writing.
Interviews are expected to be held between 13 April 2026 and 17 April 2026.
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:
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.
- Must hold general registration with and qualifications recognised by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or ability to be registered at time of commencement.
- Demonstrated experience to conduct functional assessments of consumers within the Mental Health Unit and to develop therapeutic care plans to address their needs.
- Evidence in the development and implementation of both group and individual programs to Mental Health consumers.
- Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised, set priorities and complete tasks with attention to detail in a complex work environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of a recovery focused model of care.
- Demonstrated capacity for effective teamwork.
- Demonstrated computer skills.
- Current drivers licence and a willingness to travel in accordance with the 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-MentalHealth@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. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information
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 Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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