Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 28/01/2029)

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1

Location: Nepean Mental Health Centre

Remuneration: $40.05 - $46.80 per hour

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ688878

Applications Close: 22/09/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

The Nepean Mental Health Centre provides inpatient care for people experiencing acute mental health issues through the short-stay Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), the Acute Mental Health Unit, Mental Health High Dependency Unit, and Older Persons Mental Health Unit. We support our patients by linking them to case managers for ongoing treatment and support within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.

NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centers. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.

Mental Health Occupational Therapy Current Graduates engage in a 24-month full-time program. The incumbents will rotate through inpatient and community services and teams, developing and enhancing mental health occupational therapy competencies. The positions work closely with current primary clinicians/care coordinators/occupational therapists with the support of a clinical supervisor and other mentors.





They will function as a part of a multidisciplinary team in the provision of mental health care within a recovery focused model.

Rotations may include (but not limited to):

- Nepean Mental Health Centre – 12 months Rotation: Delivery of Occupational Therapy services within context of an acute inpatient environment to consumers and their families, providing Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions both individual and group, that are evidenced based and will assist consumers in their recovery, functional independence and reintegration into the community and occupational roles.
- Community Mental Health Centre – 12 months Rotation: Delivery of Occupational Therapy services within context of a community environment to consumers and their families, providing Occupational Therapy and Mental Health assessments, care planning and coordination, facilitation of access to a range of services required by consumers, and the delivery of a variety of psychosocial interventions, that are evidenced based and will assist consumers in relapse prevention, functional independence, and recovery in the community.

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in mental health and ready to grow into a well-rounded clinician, we encourage you to apply and start your journey with us.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport





NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What you will bring to the role

1. Eligibility for registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board, AHPRA, and within 12 months of graduation from an entry level Occupational Therapy program at time of application
2. Current class C NSW driver’s licence or equivalent and willingness to drive for work purposes.
3. Demonstrated skills in verbal communication with consumers, teams, and agencies, with experience in clinical documentation and formal reporting.
4. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and manage routine clinical matters with minimal supervision.
5. Demonstrated clinical experience in occupational therapy practice, skills and competencies that are transferable to a mental health setting
6. Demonstrated high level of organisational and time management skills.
7. Demonstrated experience in the use of relevant evidence-based practice resources to guide decision-making and commitment to quality improvement.
8. Demonstrated ability to engage in self-directed learning and work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Leon Yu on [email protected]

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