Occupational Therapist in Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, Acute Mental Health Unit will be a champion of the hospital's commitment to providing recovery-orientated, creative approaches to supporting our consumers and will bring clinical expertise in the field of mental health. The Occupational Therapist will work collaboratively with consumers, carers, members of the multidisciplinary team and external stakeholders.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 31 August 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ696608

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong.



We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism

Where you'll be working
Adult Mental Health Unit at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital.

What you'll be doing
Provide highly quality, evidence-based occupational therapy services. This will include:

Undertaking a range of functional assessments, designing, implementing and evaluating person-centred care plans and group-based programs, use of sensory modulation and other specialised interventions, all with the aim of supporting consumers to build on daily living, prevocational, social and leisure skills to support their transition within the hospital and working towards discharge to the community.
Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning and expertise within the field of mental health promoting consistent provision of safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
Consult and liaise with other health professionals and stakeholders in order to ensure a coordinated approach to care and discharge planning.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and full registration with AHPRA.
- Experience in mental health assessment, care coordination and treatment/interventions, including group work.

Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Occupational Therapy models of practice for mental health interventions.

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Applications Close: 7 October 2026

📌 Occupational Therapist (Hornsby)
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