Join a collaborative team dedicated to helping people rebuild skills, confidence, and meaningful lives.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until March 2027 | Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 | Remuneration: $76,364 - $108,943.00 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging | Hours Per Week: 38 | Requisition ID: REQ640867 | Applications Close: Thursday, 26 February 2026
Where You'll Be Working
The Intermediate Stay Mental Health Unit (ISMHU) is a 20-bed, non-acute mental health rehabilitation unit located on the grounds of James Fletcher Hospital.
ISMHU supports people living with enduring mental health conditions and psychosocial disability. Patients typically stay for 6–12 weeks to develop practical skills, confidence, self-awareness, healthy routines, and meaningful relationships that enhance community participation and quality of life.
About the Role
* This is a 12-month contract position working Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm.
* The role offers an opportunity to deliver recovery-oriented practice within a structured rehabilitation model.
* As part of the team, you will:
* Contribute to multidisciplinary care coordination
* Deliver individual and group-based interventions focused on mental health recovery and psychosocial rehabilitation
* Conduct and document functional and psychosocial assessments
* Support consumers to develop independence, daily living skills, and community participation
* Promote a positive, respectful, and person-centred workplace culture
What we can offer
* Enjoy a career challenging by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations at Hunter New England Health.
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
* Salary packaging options up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* Fitness Passport for health and well-being – discounted gym options for you and your family
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
About You
* Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and broader service system
* Demonstrates strong organisational and time management skills
* Engages confidently with clients, families, and stakeholders
* Adapts well within an evolving workplace environment
* Motivated to grow professionally and develop clinical expertise
* Gains satisfaction from working within a rehabilitation and recovery-oriented model of care
* Values collaboration, structured rehabilitation practice, and ongoing professional development
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Lara Butcher on
Larissa.Butcher@health.nsw.gov.au or Bente.Lally@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants
* An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
* Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
* Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
* This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
* Salary Packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
* Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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Child Safe Standards
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise safety, welfare, and well‐being of children.
Diversity
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au.
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