Occupational Therapist Level 3

Overview Lead OT care for youth with complex mental health needs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community services. Drive impactful change in a supportive, dynamic environment. Join the PEIRS team as a Senior Occupational Therapist, delivering life-changing care to young people with complex needs. Make an impact - Apply Now Previous applicants need not re-apply. Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annumHours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)Location: North Parramatta, Cumberland Hospital Where you\'ll be working Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare to people in Western Sydney. The PEIRS team offers specialist mental health services for youth, focusing on recovery and support. What you\'ll be doing This Senior Occupational Therapist role within the PEIRS team focuses on providing high-quality care to young people with complex mental health needs. The position involves assessment, planning, and therapy, while leading clinical supervision and collaborating with wider health services. Delivers specialised OT services to youth aged 12-25 Develops and implements individual care plans Provides clinical supervision to junior staff and students Collaborates with families, carers, and community services Promotes quality improvement and person-centred care Essential Requirements License: NSW Drivers licence (Current Class C (P2 acceptable) and willingness to drive for work purposes)Qualification: Degree in Occupational TherapyRegistration: AHPRA Occupational Therapist – general registration Selection Criteria Demonstrated mental health experience in the use of Occupational Therapy assessment tools, knowledge and experience working in a community mental health service, especially child and adolescent population. Demonstrated experience in evidence-based service provision and commitment to recovery-based programs, implementation and evaluation Ability to work both independently with minimum direct clinical supervision and as a member of a multidisciplinary team including demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated experience in student co-ordination and commitment to supervision of students, junior staff, implementing education programs and liaison with university placement co-ordinators. Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills and time management skills. Demonstrated commitment to consumer participation in their treatment and care plan development, working with families and carers. Commitment and participation to ongoing education / professional development and Quality improvement programmes. Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: 15 October 2025 Need more information? Discover more about the application process. 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 Sue Mallick on People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit the Stepping Up website. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. #J-18808-Ljbffr