Senior Occupational Therapist Level 3

• Lead therapeutic programs in a modern mental health unit

• Make a difference in a diverse and growing community

• Enjoy a supportive teaching hospital with excellent facilities

Deliver expert occupational therapy and lead recovery-focused care in a dynamic inpatient mental health setting.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 29th May 2026)  
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3 
Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown

Where you'll be working
Located at Blacktown Hospital, Bungarribee House (B22) is part of the Assertive Community Treatment Team within Western Sydney Local Health District. You’ll be working in a vibrant, multicultural area with access to cutting-edge facilities and a strong culture of collaboration and care.

• Modern, purpose-built mental health unit with state-of-the-art resources

• Teaching hospital with strong university affiliations

• Landscaped outdoor staff areas promoting wellbeing

• 10-minute walk to Westpoint Shopping Centre

• Onsite and street parking options, close to Blacktown train station

What you'll be doing 
As the Senior Occupational Therapist, you’ll provide expert assessments and therapeutic interventions to support recovery for consumers with complex mental health needs. You’ll lead group programs, supervise junior staff, and contribute to multidisciplinary care planning.

• Deliver individual and group therapy programs tailored to diverse needs

• Conduct comprehensive functional and occupational assessments

• Supervise Level 1/2 Occupational Therapists and support team development

• Collaborate in multidisciplinary reviews and contribute to service improvement

• Engage consumers in planning and education to enhance recovery outcomes

Ready to shape the future of mental health care?

Join a team that values innovation, compassion, and professional growth. Be part of a workplace that supports your development and empowers you to make a lasting impact.
Apply now and help transform lives 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:

License: NSW Drivers License 
Qualifications:  Appropriate professional qualification in Occupational Therapy with current full registration under APHRA as a practising Occupational Therapy within NSW 
Registration: AHPRA Occupational Therapist 

Selection Criteria:

1. Substantial experience working in mental health preferably in an acute setting

2. Experience in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic groups

3. Ability to be self-motivated, operate autonomously and co-operatively within the team.

4. Experience in providing a range of Occupational therapy-based assessments and documenting these in clear professional and practical reports

5. Experience in working within a multidisciplinary team cooperatively to establish clear care plans with complementarily goals in a recovery-oriented model.

6. Good oral and written communication skills for clinical documentation and advocacy as an Occupational Therapist

7. Utilisation of a person-centred approach in working with consumers and carers to maximise holistic and recovery-oriented outcomes

8. Demonstrated understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), including its principles, eligibility criteria, and planning models to support safe and coordinated hospital discharge planning

Requisition ID: REQ613813  
Applications Close: 11th November 2025

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• For inquiries about the role, contact Yi Jean Chew on YiJean.Chew@health.nsw.gov.au