Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2

🔍 Make a Real Impact – Support older adults’ mental health

🏥 Work at a Leading Hospital – Be part of a supportive, high-performing team

🎓 Grow Professionally – Clinical supervision & development opportunities

Join Westmead Hospital’s OPMH unit. Support recovery, assess function, plan safe discharges, and lead therapeutic groups in a collaborative team.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead

About Your New Role:
Westmead Hospital’s Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH) team is seeking a dedicated Level 1/2 Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality clinical services to older adults experiencing acute mental health conditions.
In this role, the OT plays a crucial part in timely and safe discharge planning, assessing functional capacity in the context of mental health and age-related challenges, and facilitating community reintegration. You will also design and implement both individual and group therapeutic activities that promote independence, recovery, and wellbeing.
You’ll be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team committed to person-centred, recovery-oriented care. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults and enjoy working in a supportive and collaborative environment, we welcome your application.

Where you'll be working

•Based at Westmead Hospital’s Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH) acute inpatient unit, you will deliver focused occupational therapy interventions to consumers during their acute admission.
• You will play a lead role in functional assessments, identifying care needs and support systems required upon discharge.
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team, community partners, and families to ensure coordinated, patient-centred discharge planning.
• Facilitate individual and group programs aimed at enhancing occupational engagement, independence, and quality of life.

What We Can Offer:
As part of the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), we are committed to providing a supportive and engaging work environment:
• Professional development opportunities and structured clinical supervision.
• Generous leave entitlements and conditions under NSW Health awards.
• Salary packaging options and access to the Fitness Passport program.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families.
• Opportunity to contribute to service innovation and ongoing development of mental health services in Western Sydney.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements:

Qualification: Occupational Therapy
Registration: Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and AHPRA

Selection Criteria:

1. Qualifications in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
2. Demonstrated clinical experience in the delivery of Occupational Therapy services for clients with mental health and ageing needs, is preferred.
3. Demonstrated experience in assessment, planning and evaluating interventions, with the ability to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters with minimal direct supervision.
4. Demonstrated ability to provide clinical supervision to students and support other staff.
5. Demonstrated, effective organisational and time management skills.
6. Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with consumers, teams and agencies, with the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
7. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and demonstrated knowledge and experience with quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
8. Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.

Requisition ID: REQ569113
Applications Close: 18^th May 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Danica Mckay on Danica.Mackay@health.nsw.gov.au