Job Description

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

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

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

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Where you'll be working

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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.

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

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

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Access ongoing learning, supervision and career development opportunities

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Contribute to innovative models of care across inpatient and community settings

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

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What you'll be doing

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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Ready to make a meaningful difference?

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Join Western Sydney Local Health District and be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional care, improving community wellbeing and shaping the future of mental health services.



Apply today and help us deliver world-class care through collaboration, respect, innovation and empowerment for our diverse communities.

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Qualification: Appropriate professional qualification in Occupational Therapy with current full registration under APHRA as a practising Occupational Therapy within NSW

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Registration: General registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

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

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

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Applications Close: 14th September 2026

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For inquiries about the role, contactAnastasiya Goura on Anastasiya. [email protected]

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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.

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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/.

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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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NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

📌 Occupational Therapist- Mental Health (New South Wales)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 New South Wales