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 3Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hourHours Per Week: 38Location: 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 LicenseQualifications: Appropriate professional qualification in Occupational Therapy with current full registration under APHRA as a practising Occupational Therapy within NSWRegistration: 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 and planning models to support safe and coordinated hospital discharge planning Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: 11th November 2025 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 Yi Jean Chew on 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 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. #S-DNI #J-18808-Ljbffr