Occupational Therapist Level 3 - ESMHS
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396.00 - $116,038.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ586354
Location: Randwick, Sydney
Come Work With Us!
We are seeking passionate, committed and enthusiastic, Occupational Therapist who possesses mental health experience and a desire to enrich the lives of consumers to lead a fulfilling and productive recovery and who has the confidence and ability to make autonomous decisions and work collectively within the Multidisciplinary team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a reputable service and great chance for career progression.
As an occupational Therapist within ESMHS you will be responsible for working with MDT in order to provide innovative, compassionate and recovery focused care. You will have the opportunity to work with a varied client group and in a role that is autonomous with support from the leadership team.
Plan, coordinate, and implement in-depth levels of clinical expertise and extensive specialised knowledge within occupational therapy in order to provide high quality occupational therapy services to the patients admitted to the Inpatient Mental Health Units at the Prince of Wales Hospital consistent with NSW Health and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards. Assess, plan, organise, deliver, evaluate, and report on the provision of high quality Occupational Therapy in accordance with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia Code of Conduct, NSW Health and SESLHD policies and clinical practices, to achieve Best practise patient health outcomes within specified timeframes. Possess extensive specialist knowledge and skills in Acute Mental Health and be responsible for a diverse and complex caseload involving clients with multiple mental health diagnostic issues, co-morbidities and medical issues.
For more information we encourage you to contact Carla Kehoe on carla.kehoe@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 21 July 2025 and 25 July 2025.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Where you'll be working
Mental Health Intensive Care Unit (MHICU), Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service, located on the Prince of Wales Hospital campus, Randwick.
Additional Information and Benefits
- An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Full Time positions
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection criteria:
- Must hold general registration with and qualifications recognised by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or ability to be registered at time of commencement.
- Extensive post graduate clinical experience in Mental Health Occupational Therapy
- Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills, including the ability to interact constructively with all stakeholders.
- Ability to provide in-depth advice and education to enhance service delivery.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills.
- Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrated commitment to consumer participation and recovery focus
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
