Deliver recovery-focused care that changes lives
Join NSW's largest and Australia's oldest mental health service
Grow your career within a leading, innovative health district

Empower recovery, build independence and deliver evidence-based mental health care as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Employment Type :2 x Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration: $79,419 -$113,301 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Cumberland

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Services is a recognised leader in providing high-quality, person-centred mental health care. Based at the historic Cumberland Hospital in North Parramatta, you'll join a passionate team committed to innovation, collaboration and excellence in consumer care. As part of a service undergoing exciting transformation through the new Integrated Mental Health Complex at Westmead, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to contemporary mental health practice while developing your professional skills and clinical expertise.

Work at Cumberland Hospital, a landmark provider of mental health services in NSW

Be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team focused on recovery and wellbeing

Access ongoing learning, supervision and professional development opportunities

Contribute to creative models of care across inpatient and community settings

Thrive in a culture underpinned by our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment

What you'll be doing
As an Occupational Therapist Level 1/2,



you will provide high-quality Occupational Therapy services to consumers accessing Western Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Services. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed and recovery-oriented interventions that support consumers to achieve greater independence, participation and community reintegration.

Conduct comprehensive Occupational Therapy and functional assessments to identify consumer goals and occupational performance needs

Deliver individual and group-based therapeutic interventions that promote recovery, independence and engagement in meaningful life roles

Collaborate with consumers, carers, families and multidisciplinary teams to develop and evaluate treatment plans and support continuity of care

Participate in clinical supervision, professional development, quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice activities

Maintain accurate clinical documentation, administrative records and service data in line with professional and organisational standards

Ready to make a meaningful difference?

Selection Criteria:

Demonstrates understanding of mental health conditions and their effects on individuals in inpatient mental health units,



and supports recovery through the application of Occupational Therapy

Demonstrates clinical experience in mental health occupational therapy practice, or skills and competencies that are transferrable to a mental health setting

Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary team, working both independently and in collaborative practice

Demonstrates effective written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills with consumers, teams and agencies, with experience in clinical documentation and formal reporting.

Commitment to continuing professional education and participation in quality improvement, evidence based practice, and clinical supervision

Current unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence with a willingness use for work purpose

Requisition ID: REQ
Applications Close: 8th September 2026

Need more information ?

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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 .

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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📌 Occupational Therapist- Mental Health (City of Parramatta Council)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 City of Parramatta Council