Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Inpatient Unit - Tweed Valley
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Overview
Kurrajong Mental Health Inpatient Unit have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join the team at Tweed Valley Hospital. The role provides high quality clinical services and leadership as an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team for patients/clients of the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD).
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are a healthcare community caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals and community health and multipurpose services form a modern network connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys. If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we invite you to join us.
The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and resources to help you settle in quickly. Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Position Details
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 3
Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ604221
Responsibilities
- Provide high quality clinical services as an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team for patients/clients across the Northern NSW Local Health District.
- Provide leadership within the occupational therapy service and contribute to service development within the Mental Health Inpatient Unit.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Qualified Occupational Therapist with eligibility for registration in Australia.
- Experience in mental health settings is desirable.
Benefits
- Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
- Fitness discounts – support health and wellbeing
- Growth – access to professional and personal development
- Team culture – collaborative, flexible and supportive workplace
Application Information
Join Our Team and You’ll Enjoy the Benefits. Applications close: 10 October 2025.
For role related queries, contact Lauren Maguire at. To apply, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or able to legally live and work in Australia.
Additional notes: The recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, temporary and casual positions. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply, and may be viewed most favourably.
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Location
Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia
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