Senior Occupational Therapist Level 3

About this role

* Lead complex OT practice in a supportive mental health setting * Shape recovery-focused care in a multidisciplinary team * Work in modern facilities within a diverse, growing community Lead, assess and deliver expert occupational therapy services for complex mental health consumers, driving recovery-focused outcomes in a collaborative hospital setting. Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30th November 2026) Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3 Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour Hours Per Week: 38 Location: Blacktown Where you'll be working Bungarribee House (B22), Blacktown Hospital sits within Western Sydney’s rapidly expanding and culturally diverse community, offering contemporary facilities that support both staff wellbeing and excellent patient care. As a teaching hospital, you’ll be part of an environment that values learning, collaboration and clinical excellence. * State-of-the-art facilities designed to support high-quality care * Strong teaching culture with links to universities and students * Dedicated outdoor staff spaces and landscaped wellbeing areas * Convenient location near Westpoint Shopping Centre (10-min walk) * Flexible parking options and close to Blacktown train station What you'll be doing In this senior clinical role, you will provide expert occupational therapy services to consumers within the B22 unit, contributing to a holistic and recovery-oriented model of care while guiding junior clinicians and shaping service delivery. * Deliver comprehensive assessments and advanced OT interventions for complex mental health presentations * Lead discipline-specific practice and supervise Level 1/2 Occupational Therapists * Design, implement and evaluate individual and group therapy programs * Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to support recovery-focused care planning * Contribute to service improvement, staff education and professional leadership across the team Join us and make a difference Be part of a team that values collaboration, compassion and innovation, while supporting your growth and career progression within Western Sydney Local Health District. Apply now and help shape healthier communities through expert, person-centred care. 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: * Substantial experience working in mental health preferably in an acute setting * Experience in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic groups * Ability to be self-motivated, operate autonomously and co-operatively within the team. * Experience in providing a range of Occupational therapy-based assessments and documenting these in clear professional and practical reports * Experience in working within a multidisciplinary team cooperatively to establish clear care plans with complementarily goals in a recovery-oriented model. * Good oral and written communication skills for clinical documentation and advocacy as an Occupational Therapist * Utilisation of a person-centred approach in working with consumers and carers to maximise holistic and recovery-oriented outcomes * 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: REQ678290 Applications Close: 6th August 2026 Need more information ? * Find out more about applying for this position. * 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 YiJean Chew on YiJean.Chew@health.nsw.gov.au People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ . Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.