Requisition ID: REQ697365

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

Remuneration: $79,419.00 - $113,301.00 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Liverpool Hospital and Bankstown Hospital

Applications close: 11/10/26

Contact: Kylie Stewart - on 0418 206 619 |[email protected]

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
Join our inpatient Mental Health Service and grow your Occupational Therapy career across Bankstown and Liverpool Hospitals. This rotational position offers exposure to a range of mental health settings, enabling you to build clinical experience, work closely with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to recovery-focused care within a supportive and well-established Occupational Therapy department.

- Gain experience across acute, non-acute and rehabilitation mental health units.
- Work alongside Senior Clinicians and multidisciplinary teams delivering holistic, evidence-based care.
- Receive regular supervision, mentorship and access to ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Develop your clinical skills while supporting consumers on their recovery journey.

Are You the Right Fit?
We're looking for an Occupational Therapist who is organised, adaptable and passionate about working in mental health. You will enjoy working with consumers from diverse backgrounds and be committed to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care.

- Ability to effectively prioritise workload and manage competing demands within a busy clinical workplace.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with consumers, carers and colleagues.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive consumer outcomes.
- A genuine interest in mental health and a commitment to supporting consumers throughout their recovery journey.





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.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class drivers licence (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class licence (P1 and P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) licence within 3 months of appointment. Learners licences are not permitted.
- Knowledge of evidence-based assessment and intervention for people experiencing mental illness and working effectively within a multidiscipliinary team.

Demonstrated high-level verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.

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Position Information

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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

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 . Support is also available through the .

More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?

Financial Perks

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing via

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 team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

Health & Wellbeing

Discounted gym membership through

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 before starting.

Child Safe Employment

South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the . 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.

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📌 Occupational Therapist (Lvl 1-2) - Rotational Inpatient Mental Health Liverpool and Bankstown Hospital - Perm FT
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