Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 4 Remuneration: $126,524
- $129,591 per annum + Superannuation

Location:
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Requisition ID: REQ707826 In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Bring your clinical expertise and passion for recovery to the Adult Drug Court team, delivering innovative, strength-based interventions that inspire positive behavioural change and support long-term recovery.

About The Role
Adult Drug Court (ADC) is a specialised NSW court; a joint justice and health intervention aimed at reducing drug dependency, reducing offending and promoting reintegration into the community. The health component of ADC includes evidence based medical, nursing and psycho-social support for people with drug dependency who are eligible for parole. ADC within SLHD will operate out of Downing Centre providing care for people within Sydney's Inner West. The Occupational Therapist Level 4 provides advanced, evidence-based, strength-focused, and recovery-oriented Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention within the Adult Drug Court multidisciplinary team. The position manages a caseload of Drug Court clients, providing case management, care coordination, and occupational therapy interventions to support treatment engagement, behavioural change, recovery, and community reintegration. To support client progress, the role delivers evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and relapse prevention. The position is responsible for undertaking Drug Court assessments, developing and reviewing coordinated treatment plans,



preparing reports, and facilitating effective client transitions through comprehensive discharge planning. The role will also receive and respond to referrals for Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention, and consultation from other internal Drug Health Services. Working collaboratively across services, the position provides specialist consultation and contributes to workforce development activities that enhance staff capability in supporting people with complex alcohol and other drug comorbidities. For more information, please view the Position Description Ideal Candidate
• Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist and current NSW Driver’s Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
• Advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of Drug and Alcohol Occupational Therapy.
• Extensive experience and demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional and therapeutic relationships through the application of written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Benefits and Perks
• Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.




• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals. This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles that may arise over the next 18 months. Working for Sydney Local Health District
- NSW Health This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004). SLHD is an equal prospect employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’ To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn For enquiries, please contact Lisa Pulja via email at Lisa.
[email protected] Join us and make a meaningful difference in supporting individuals on their recovery journey. Apply now Applications Close: 12 July 2026 For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’

📌 Occupational Therapist (Sydney)
🏢 Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney