Occupational Therapist

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week Location: Campbelltown & Camden Hospitals Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3 Remuneration: $116,892.00 - $120,680.00 per annum Requisition ID: REQ Application Close Date: 30/11/2025 Interview Date Range: 03/12/2025 - 10/12/2025 Contact Details: Loren Johnson – | (until 23/11/25)  Dannielle McLaughlin – | About The Opportunity The Camden & Campbelltown Hospitals Occupational Therapy Department is seeking Level 3 Occupational Therapist in Neurology. This position will be responsible for managing clinical service delivery in Neurology across the Acute wards alongside the Team Leader and Head of Department. This position will suit someone looking to specialise in Neurology, particularly in acute care. The Level 3 position will encompass: Management of a clinical caseload in neurology, including complex acute neurology discharge planning Working cohesively with the MDT to coordinate complex care and discharge planning Provide supervision and support to Level ½ and AHA staff, as well as providing opportunities for student placements. Implementation of continuous quality improvement initiatives Service evaluation and enhancements to service delivery You will have the opportunity to represent the occupational therapy department on facility and district committee’s and work with key stakeholders across the organisation to manage hospital access and patient flow. We are seeking a clinical senior with strong leadership skills, exceptional time management and prioritisation skills and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment. What You’ll Be Doing 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. Where You’ll Be Working Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals, part of the South Western Sydney Local Health District, work together to provide comprehensive healthcare services to the Macarthur region. Campbelltown Hospital, a leading tertiary facility, offers a wide range of services including cardiology, maternity, palliative care, respiratory medicine, emergency medicine, and aged-care services. It also features specialised Mental Health and Cancer facilities. Camden Hospital complements these services by specialising in care for older persons with acute or chronic health conditions, including rehabilitation, palliative care, geriatric evaluation and management, and psychogeriatric care. The hospitals share a close-knit, community-focused team dedicated to delivering safe, quality, and compassionate care. The ongoing multi-million dollar redevelopment at Campbelltown Hospital will further enhance its capabilities, introducing advanced equipment and amenities. Together, these sister hospitals ensure that the diverse needs of the community are met with excellence and innovation in healthcare. 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, with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and significant experience in the provision of occupational therapy services in Neurology. 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Transforming Your Experience Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHD's key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. 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. 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