Occupational Therapy Head of Department (Level 7 Grade 1)
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Remuneration: $150,767 per annum + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ
About the role: Royal Prince Alfred (RPAH) is the principal teaching hospital of the University of Sydney and offers specialty services from its main campus and associated facilities. The hospital provides a wide range of diagnostic and treatment services and leads in diverse clinical areas.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage a large Occupational Therapy department, providing services to patients across acute inpatient medical, surgical and specialty caseloads; non-admitted clinics in hand therapy, lymphedema, pain, day therapy, memory and cognition clinics; and community caseloads in palliative care and stroke. The position also manages a senior Diversional Therapist and the RPAH Equipment Loan Pool.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a large Occupational Therapy department to improve service delivery models and meet identified KPIs.
- Oversee services across acute inpatient and non-admitted/community caseloads as described above.
- Manage a senior Diversional Therapist and the Equipment Loan Pool.
Ideal Candidate
- Holds a Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Occupational Therapy with current registration, plus relevant postgraduate qualifications in clinical leadership and/or management or willingness to undertake them.
- Current NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
- Demonstrated leadership, supervision and management experience of Occupational Therapists, with ability to identify and lead change to improve service delivery and KPI achievement.
Perks
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave and Annual Leave loading.
- Salary packaging and novated leasing options.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Confidential EAP counselling for staff and families.
- Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport, and telehealth nutrition and wellness resources.
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. Evidence of vaccination is required to comply with policy PD2024_015.
Equal opportunity: SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
For enquiries, please contact Michael Berbari via email at
Application close: 9 October 2025.
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