Requisition ID: REQ680779

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

Remuneration: $131,585.00 - $134,775.00 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Chipping Norton, Liverpool NSW 2170

Applications close: 23/08/2026

Contact: Peta McCallum on 02 8738 5495 | [email protected]

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position. With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Join the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit as an Occupational Therapist (Lvl 4) and lead the delivery of specialised rehabilitation services that make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with acquired brain injury.

- Provide expert clinical leadership in the assessment and management of patients with acquired brain injury, with a specialised focus on return-to-work and driving outcomes.
- Lead, guide and support a skilled occupational therapy team, fostering clinical excellence through supervision, mentoring, education and workforce development.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families and statewide stakeholders to deliver innovative, evidence-based rehabilitation services.
- Drive service development, quality improvement and clinical research initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and shape best practice across the District.
- Enjoy a rewarding leadership opportunity within a highly specialised service committed to innovation, skilled growth and excellence in neurological rehabilitation.

Are You the Right Fit?

You are a highly skilled and motivated Occupational Therapist with a passion for neurological rehabilitation and a desire to make a lasting impact on the lives of people living with acquired brain injury. You thrive in leadership roles, enjoy mentoring others, and are committed to driving excellence in clinical practice and service delivery.

- Extensive clinical expertise in neurology and rehabilitation, with the ability to manage complex presentations using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
- A collaborative and influential communicator who can build strong relationships with patients, families, multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience leading quality improvement,



service development and research initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and drive best practice.
- Strong leadership, supervision and mentoring skills, with a passion for developing staff, students and allied health professionals.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities while delivering high-quality care in a dynamic clinical environment.

If you're looking for an opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice, leadership and innovation within a highly specialised rehabilitation service, this role offers the chance to shape patient outcomes, influence service delivery and advance your career in neurological rehabilitation.

Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

- Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer, with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Extensive advanced level of clinical knowledge and expertise of a wide range of conditions in Neurology.
- Demonstrated experience in providing clinical leadership, consultation, supervision and education for staff and/or students and external parties.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

- Position Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

- How to Apply

- Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.

- Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]

- We value the diverse backgrounds,



experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

- Aboriginal Workforce

- For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

- Financial Perks
- 12% superannuation

- Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary

- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

- One extra day off each month for full-time employees

- Work-Life Balance

- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

- Paid maternity and parental leave

- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

- Grow Your Career

- Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

- Health & Wellbeing

- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

- Vaccination Requirements
- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

- Child Safe Employment

- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

- Temporary Positions

- For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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📌 Senior Occupational Therapist (Lvl 4) - Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit - Perm FT (Australia)
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