? Join a well-supported multidisciplinary team

? Deliver evidence-based, recovery-focused occupational therapy

? Grow your skills through professional and educational development

Assess, intervene and empower older people through high-quality occupational therapy in a specialised mental health service.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration: $79,419 - $113,301 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead

Where you'll be working
Join the Older People’s Mental Health (OPMH) service at Westmead Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). You’ll work alongside a committed multidisciplinary team providing high-quality, consumer-focused care to older people and their families and carers.

- Be part of a leading tertiary healthcare environment at Westmead Hospital.

- Work within a well-supported multidisciplinary team where collaboration is valued.

- Contribute to care that supports independence, recovery and improved quality of life.

- Access professional supervision, education and ongoing development opportunities.

- Join WSLHD, a diverse and inclusive organisation committed to Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

What you'll be doing
As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll provide quality, evidence-based and consumer-focused assessment and intervention to older people accessing mental health services. You’ll use your clinical expertise to support function, independence and safe transitions from hospital to the community.

- Provide holistic occupational therapy assessment and intervention for individuals and groups.

- Maximise functional outcomes,



independence and protected discharge planning for consumers.

- Collaborate with consumers, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team to develop coordinated care.

- Provide education and advice on occupational therapy, equipment and community resources.

- Maintain high-quality clinical documentation and contribute to case conferences, team meetings and clinical presentations.

Ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people?

Join Western Sydney Local Health District and build a rewarding career where your skills, ideas and contribution are valued.

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:

Qualification: Occupational Therapy
Registration: Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and AHPRA

Selection Criteria:

1. Qualifications in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).

2. Demonstrated clinical experience in the delivery of Occupational Therapy services for clients with mental health and ageing needs, is preferred.

3. Demonstrated experience in assessment,



planning and evaluating interventions, with the ability to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters with minimal direct supervision.

4. Demonstrated ability to provide clinical supervision to students and support other staff.

5. Demonstrated, effective organisational and time management skills.

6. Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with consumers, teams and agencies, with the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

7. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and demonstrated knowledge and experience with quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

8. Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.

Requisition ID: REQ686107
Applications Close: 15th September 2026

Need more information ?

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/ .

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

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

📌 Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2 - OPMH (Westmead)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Westmead