Senior Team Leader (Occupational Therapist Lvl 3) - Cancer Care Team - Perm FT
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- Occupational Therapist
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- REQ583795 Requisition #
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- Jun 19, 2025 Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396.00 - $116,038.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ583795
Application Close Date: 06/07/2025
Interview Date Range: 09/07/2025 – 16/07/2025
Contact Details: Carmen Amato – (02) 8738 4730 | carmen.amato@health.nsw.gov.au
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position
About the Opportunity
Liverpool Hospital is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Team Leader (Level 3) to lead our Occupational Therapy Cancer Care Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to guide a team of skilled clinicians in delivering holistic, patient-centered care to individuals affected by cancer. You’ll play a key role in shaping service delivery, mentoring staff, and collaborating across disciplines to improve outcomes for a diverse patient population.
The senior occupational therapist provides clinical governance, leadership and expertise within occupational therapy services including the provision of safe, timely, compassionate and high quality person-centered care.
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, offering a wide range of state-wide services including critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care, and brain injury rehabilitation. As a key teaching facility for UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University, it provides extensive clinical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, paediatrics, and mental health services. The hospital features 23 operating theatres and has a capacity for 877 beds.
The vibrant and supportive work environment, combined with the hospital's central location near public transport and local amenities, makes it an ideal place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer and Current Authority to Practice as an Occupational Therapist with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and significant experience in the provision of occupational therapy services within Cancer related services such as; haematology, oncology, palliative care, and/or lymphoedema.
- Demonstrated experience in the identification of evidence based practice and/or development of treatment protocols
- Demonstrated experience participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process.
- Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision, mentoring of staff and/or students
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in a range of programs
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
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To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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