Occupational Therapist
Providing high quality care to people with complex mental health needs in acute admission unit. This position involves assessment, planning and therapy while collaborating with wider multidisciplinary team.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 13 July 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist (Level 1 - 2)
Remuneration: $1,407.23 - $2,007.59 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ585680
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Hornsby, acute adult mental health 35 bed unit
What you'll be doing
Delivery of specialised OT services to people with complex mental health issue. It also includes assessment, and planning. To develop and implement individual care plans.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and full registration with AHPRA.
- Experience in mental health assessment, care coordination and treatment/interventions, including group work.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of principles of bio-psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery.
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For role related queries or questions contact Amy Unjan on amarjit.unjan@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9485 6168
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 8 July 2025
