Chronic and Complex Senior Occupational Therapist
Lead a specialist community-based Occupational Therapy service
Drive clinical excellence and multidisciplinary care outcomes
Flexible work across Parramatta, Auburn & The Hills locations
Lead, mentor and deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy services for older adults with chronic and complex health needs, helping them maintain independence and quality of life.
Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time (Up to 16/04/2027)
Position Classification:
Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration:
$***** - $***** per hour
Hours Per Week:
38
Location:
Parramatta, Auburn & The Hills Community Health Centre's
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District's Chronic and Complex Care (CAC) service supports older people to restore, improve and maintain their physical, functional and cognitive wellbeing. Working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you'll play a pivotal role in helping clients remain independent and continue living safely within their communities. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to work across
Parramatta, Auburn and The Hills Community Health Centres
, providing diverse clinical experiences while collaborating with a passionate network of allied health professionals dedicated to person-centred care.
In this role you'll enjoy:
Leading Occupational Therapy services within a specialist community health setting
Working alongside experienced multidisciplinary clinicians committed to integrated care
Supporting vulnerable older adults to achieve meaningful health and independence goals
Contributing to service innovation, quality improvement and evidence-based practice




Developing and mentoring future Occupational Therapy professionals through supervision and student placements
What you'll be doing
As the
Senior Occupational Therapist
, you will provide clinical leadership, service coordination and governance for Occupational Therapy services within the Chronic and Complex Care team. You will balance a clinical caseload with leadership responsibilities, ensuring high-quality, timely and outcome-focused care for older people with complex care needs.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and coordinating Occupational Therapy service delivery, including referral management, workload allocation and clinical governance
Delivering comprehensive assessments and interventions that support safe and independent community living
Providing supervision, mentoring and professional support to Occupational Therapists, students and allied health staff
Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, medical practitioners and community partners to deliver integrated, client-centred care
Driving service improvement, quality initiatives, workforce development and evidence-based practice to enhance client outcomes
Essential Criteria:
Qualification: Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy
Registration: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration as an Occupational Therapist
Selection Criteria:
1.



Substantial post graduate experience and skills in Occupational Therapy assessment, planning and evaluating interventions for clients with chronic and complex health conditions.
2. Demonstrated experience and ability in qualified and clinical supervision, and support of staff
3. Able to utilise relevant evidence based, best practice guidelines to guide decision making for best client outcomes
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
5. High-level written and oral communication skills, computer competence and ability to use electronic medical records, word processing and databases
6. Current Drivers License valid within Australia and willingness to use for work purposes
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: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
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📌 Chronic And Complex Senior Occupational Therapist (Sydney)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Sydney