Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Part Time considered)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $2154.06 to $2223.86 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Toukley Community Centre
Requisition ID: REQ591631
Applications Close: Sunday 3 August at 11.59pm

Are you driven by a passion to make a real difference in the lives of people facing mental health challenges? Do you thrive in dynamic, community-focused environments where your expertise is truly valued? If you're ready to take your career to the next level, we want you to join our Mental Health Assertive Outreach Team (AOT)

At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) we believe in empowering individuals on their mental health recovery journey. Our AOT is a vibrant, non-acute community team that supports people within the Central Coast Local Health District, offering intensive and tailored support to those with complex mental health needs. As an Occupational Therapist on our team, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping individuals reclaim their independence and navigate daily life with confidence – all while being part of a compassionate and collaborative team.

About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist in the Mental Health Assertive Outreach Team (AOT), you’ll play a vital role in delivering person-centred, recovery-focused care to individuals with complex and persistent mental health conditions. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting vulnerable members of the community to live healthier, more independent lives.

Working collaboratively with consumers, their families, carers, and a multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide expert clinical recommendations and therapeutic interventions guided by current mental health standards and best practice frameworks.

Based at the Toukley Health Centre, you’ll be part of a supportive and experienced team committed to innovation, compassion, and collaboration. There’s also room to enhance your clinical knowledge and skills in specialised areas of mental health, with access to ongoing professional development.

You’ll enjoy:

Flexible work options – part-time applicants are welcome

Fleet vehicles for community-based visits

Ample off-street parking

A healthy work-life balance with hours from 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You

You have:

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Demonstrated capacity to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, with experience across diverse mental health settings.

Sound understanding of how severe mental illness can impact functional performance, along with demonstrated knowledge of relevant occupational therapy assessments and intervention strategies.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.

Financial Benefits – Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.

Health & Wellbeing – Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.

Career Growth – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:

Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

Need More Information?

For role-related queries, please contact Kate Waghorn on:
Phone: 0414 192 936
Email: [email protected]

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