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 environment.
- 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.

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

- Versatile 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-safe 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.

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