Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 Hours per week)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $116,892 - $120,680 per annum + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Concord Centre for Mental Health
Requisition ID: REQ649441
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
About the Role
Concord Centre for Mental Health is committed to improving mental health for people and our communities by providing quality mental health services in partnership with consumers, families and service providers by providing quality healthcare, delivery of safe appropriate care, ensuring access to services, supporting our workforce, and working closely with the local community to manage the changing demand for services. You will be based at Rivendell Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Services.
This position provides evidence-based assessment, case formulation and treatments to children and adolescents 5 years up to 18 years with severe and complex emotional disturbance, including young people with a diagnosable psychiatric disorder, who have not benefited from less intensive interventions. Treatments include discipline specific assessments and interventions within the discipline of Occupational Therapy and expert mental health interventions such individual, family and group interventions.
Child protection – child protection is the core responsibility of all who work in the child and adolescent mental health service. All staff are required to have detailed knowledge of and comply with policies and procedures relating to Child Protection and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. All clinicians are responsible for ensuring that identified issues are documented, escalated and action occurs as appropriate.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
* Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and full AHPRA registration, with experience at Level 2 or higher.
* Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of Occupational therapy clinical services in Mental health services including children and adolescents with a mental illness and their families and carers.
* Demonstrated high level verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences and the use of telehealth and virtual care in clinical practice.
Benefits and Perks!
* Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
* Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
* Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
* Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
* Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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Applications Close: 26 March 2026
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