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 3
Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: 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 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: REQ613813
Applications Close: 11th November 2025

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For inquiries about the role, contact Yi Jean Chew on [email protected]

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.