Senior Occupational Therapist (Lvl 3) - Older Person's Mental Health - Temp FT
South Western Sydney Local Health District
REQ660798
Requisition ID: REQ660798
Employment Type: Temporary Full time ,38 hours per week until March 2027
Remuneration: Occupational Therapist Level 3: $2,240.23 - $2,312.82 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Campbelltown Hospital- Older Persons Mental Health Unit
Contact: Kylie Stewart - Occupational and Diversional Therapy Head of Department on Kylie.stewart1@health.nsw.gov.au0418206619
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mental Health Occupational Therapist to make a meaningful impact through senior clinical practice and leadership. You will join a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high quality, recovery focused and person centred care, while playing a key role in shaping service delivery, supporting colleagues and improving outcomes for consumers and their families.
As a senior clinician, you will:
* Deliver advanced, evidence based occupational therapy interventions for consumers with complex mental health needs
* Provide senior clinical leadership and apply expert judgement in complex, high risk and non routine clinical scenarios
* Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary team members, carers and external partners to ensure coordinated and seamless care
* Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, clinical guideline development and service evaluation activities
* Support and mentor occupational therapy staff, promoting clinical excellence, professional growth and best practice
Are You the Right Fit?
You are an experienced and confident Mental Health Occupational Therapist who thrives in complex clinical environments and values collaboration, leadership and continuous improvement. You bring strong professional judgement, a people centred approach and a commitment to supporting both consumers and colleagues to achieve the best possible outcomes.
You will bring:
* Demonstrated experience working within mental health services, including with older people, and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Strong clinical expertise and confidence in managing complex occupational therapy interventions, case management and service coordination
* A commitment to clinical leadership through the supervision, training and professional development of occupational therapists, allied health assistants and students
* A collaborative mindset, with the ability to build effective networks across SWSLHD and contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives
* A flexible and professional approach, with willingness to participate in a 7 day roster including weekend and out of hours services, while maintaining high standards of documentation, safety and quality care
Selection Criteria
* Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer, with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
* Can you describe a situation where you applied advanced occupational therapy skills in a mental health setting, including how you ensured your approach aligned with evidence-based, age-appropriate practice?
How have you contributed to service improvement in your workplace, and what role have you played in supervising or mentoring staff or students during the implementation of those changes?
If you'd like more details, we're here to help.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
* Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
* One extra day off each month for full-time employees
* Work-Life Balance
* Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
* Paid maternity and parental leave
* Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
* Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
* Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
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