Head of Department, Occupational Therapy (Occupational Therapist Level 6) - Mental Health
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Employment Type : Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week)
Position Classification : Occupational Therapist Level 6
Remuneration : $140,288 - $143,762 per annum + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital
Requisition ID : REQ595157
Integrating clinical expertise across disciplines to deliver holistic community mental health care
About The Role
Concord has built on its strengths of providing quality health services to returned servicemen and women and local communities, as well as undertaking world class clinical education and research.
Lead and manage the Mental Health Occupational Therapy clinical services at Concord Centre for Mental Health (CCMH), Professor Marie Bashir Centre (PMBC) and Naamuru; with a leadership role for Occupational Therapy within the Mental Health Service. This includes the supervision of staff, management of professional standards and development of safety and quality within the department. The position also provides professional supervision to other health professionals in mental health services, as delegated. The Head of Department also works with the Professional Discipline Director of Occupational Therapy and other Heads of Departments to enhance Occupational Therapy services, standards and quality across Sydney LHD.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
* Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Occupational Therapy with current registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist, as well as relevant post graduate qualifications in clinical leadership and/or management or willingness to undertake same.
* Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and clinical experience in the provision of Occupational Therapy across a broad range of clinical areas in Mental Health.
* Demonstrated ability and experience in the leadership, supervision and management of Occupational Therapists. This includes demonstrated ability to identify and lead change across the Occupational Therapy service to improve service delivery models and meet identified KPIs.
* Current NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
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.
* The ability to use the Concord Hospital Staff Gym
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).
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Applications Close: 11 August 2025
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