Requisition ID: REQ694419

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time/Part Time, minimum 24 hours up to 38 hours per week, until January 2027

Remuneration: $2,329.84 - $2,405.33 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Bankstown Hospital (Banks House)

Applications close: 05/10/2026

Contact: Kylie Stewart - Mental Health Head of Department - Occupational and Diversional Therapy on [email protected] | 0418 206 619

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Provide senior clinical leadership within occupational therapy service to clients with a variety of mental health care needs, including optimisation of care delivery, as well as supporting the mentoring and development of staff. Provide specialist skills in client assessment and recovery oriented care as part of a multi-disciplinary team approach to the provision of high quality mental health care.

Are You the Right Fit?

- Experience with mental health occupational therapy assessment, intervention and discharge planning.
- Strong communication skills and ability to discuss assessment results and recommendations, and liaise with stakeholders for safe and efficient discharges.
- Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation.

Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

- Degree in Occupational Therapy or other qualifications deemed equivalent by the employer, and current National Occupational Therapy Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and eligibility for membership to the AAOT, with experience in mental health.




- Demonstrated experience delivering evidence-based assessment and intervention for people experiencing mental illness and working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated high-level verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's licence licence (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class licence (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) licence within 3 months of appointment. Learner's licences are not permitted.

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

- Position Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

- How to Apply

- Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.

- Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
- We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

- Aboriginal Workforce

- For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team,



please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

- Financial Perks
- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full-time employees

- Work-Life Balance

- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

- Grow Your Career

- Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

- Health & Wellbeing

- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

- Vaccination Requirements
- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

- Child Safe Employment

- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-secure environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

- Temporary Positions

- For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

📌 Senior Occupational Therapist (Lvl 3) - Mental Health In-Patient Service (Banks House) - Temp FT/PT
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney