* Lead OT practice in NSW’s largest mental health facility
* Drive innovation within acute and rehabilitation services
* Shape clinical excellence through supervision and quality projects
Empower recovery and lead evidence-based OT practice across acute and rehab mental health services within a respected multidisciplinary team.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 5th January 2027)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Cumberland Hospital
Where you'll be working
Cumberland Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District, is NSW’s largest and Australia’s oldest mental health facility—a place where history meets contemporary, patient-centred care. Located in the heart of Western Sydney, you’ll join a team committed to innovation, respect, empowerment and collaboration as part of a major new Integrated Mental Health Complex at Westmead.
You’ll be part of a service known for:
* Delivering primary, secondary and tertiary mental health care to local and broader communities
* A strong culture shaped by WSLHD’s CORE Values—Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment
* Multidisciplinary teamwork focused on recovery-oriented care
* A supportive environment that prioritises professional growth and clinical excellence
* A legacy of delivering compassionate, culturally responsive mental health support
What you'll be doing
As an Occupational Therapist Level 3, you will provide advanced clinical services across acute and rehabilitation mental health streams at Cumberland Hospital. You will use your specialist skills to lead recovery-focused interventions, supervise staff and students, and contribute to service improvement across WSLHD Mental Health Services.
In this role, you will:
* Deliver high-level OT assessments, interventions and group programs within a recovery framework
* Manage a complex caseload using independent clinical judgement while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
* Provide expert consultation for discharge planning and community transition
* Lead and participate in quality improvement projects and evidence-based practice initiatives
* Coordinate and supervise OT students and support skill development across the team
Be part of a team where your skills create genuine impact. Apply now and help shape the future of mental health care with NSW Health.
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 or Diploma recognised by Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
* Registration: Current General registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
Selection Criteria:
* Current registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board, AHPRA.
* Evidence of advanced clinical skills and significant experience working as an occupational therapist conducting mental health functional assessments and developing therapeutic care plans to address these needs.
* Evidence of advanced clinical skills and significant experience working as an occupational therapist in partnership with mental health consumers, to develop, implement and evaluate group and individual mental health recovery based programs that facilitate functional skills development, clinical improvement, quality of life and self-management of disability.
* Evidence of experience to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes. and/or research focused on patient/consumer outcomes.
* Demonstrated high level verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills in a multidisciplinary team and within the Occupational Therapy department. Computer competence and ability to use electronic medical records, word processing and databases.
* Demonstrated experience in implementing education programs, and providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff and students.
* Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills in an environment of competing clinical and administrative demands.
* Current NSW Driver’s License and willingness to use for work purposes.
Requisition ID: REQ646525
Applications Close: 19th March 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/ .
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.