* Deliver specialist care in a fast-paced emergency mental health unit.
* Be part of a new, purpose-built PECC at Westmead Hospital.
* Lead recovery-focused outcomes across acute and community settings.
Drive recovery, lead care, and deliver expert OT interventions in acute mental health.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team within the Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) at Westmead—part of Western Sydney Local Health District's Mental Health Service. This newly established 6-bed unit, co-located within the Adult Emergency Department, is designed to provide rapid, short-term care for individuals experiencing acute mental health presentations.
* Work in a modern, purpose-built unit supporting innovative models of care
* Collaborate closely with Emergency Department and community mental health teams
* Be part of a high-performing, supportive and recovery-oriented culture
* Contribute to a service focused on timely intervention and safe discharge
* Engage with a diverse community across Western Sydney
What you'll be doing
In this senior clinical role, you will provide advanced, evidence-based Occupational Therapy services to consumers presenting with acute mental health needs, supporting recovery and functional independence.
* Deliver comprehensive assessments and targeted interventions in acute settings
* Develop and evaluate individualised, recovery-oriented care plans
* Provide therapeutic interventions, including group-based programs
* Lead discharge planning and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams
* Support continuity of care through follow-up and community collaboration
Join NSW Health and make a meaningful impact where it matters most. Bring your expertise, grow your career, and help shape the future of mental health care in Western Sydney.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements:
* Qualification: Degree in Occupational Therapy recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapist Board of Australia
* Registration: AHPRA registration as Occupational Therapist Current General Occupational therapy Registration under AHPRA
Selection Criteria:
* Qualification recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia- AHPRA with significant experience working as an Occupational Therapist in relevant clinical areas, including a demonstrated understanding of the mental health hospital setting, complex mental health conditions and functional needs.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver group and individual person centred therapeutic interventions based on evidence-based practices, tailored to clients with mental health and psychosocial challenges, supporting recovery and functional independence.
* Ability to apply group and or individual person-centred sensory processing principles and assess sensory preferences and challenges, and implement appropriate sensory-based strategies to promote emotional regulation, functional participation, and recovery.
* Demonstrated experience in prioritising a challenging and demanding caseload; managing stressful situations; and applying effective reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of complex nature
* Demonstrated experience in working as part of a mental health multidisciplinary team both independently and collaboratively, including ability to effectively engage consumers and relevant stakeholders
* Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision in a healthcare setting and ability to exercise expert advice and consultation in relation to the provision of occupational therapy interventions
* Commitment to ongoing professional development, including participation in continuing education and quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical practice and service delivery
* Unrestricted NSW Driver's License and willingness to use for work purposes
Requisition ID: REQ650629
Applications Close: 20th April 2026
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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/ .
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.