Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 position

NSW Health

  • North Ryde, NSW Sydney, NSW
  • $37.03-52.83 per hour
  • Temporary
  • Part-time
  • 21 hours ago
An opportunity exists for an Occupational Therapist with a strong interest in psychosocial rehab to apply for this role in our team, as we aim to continue to build a positive professional culture that facilitates safe and effective service provision enabling consumers to build on their functional skills.Employment Type: Part Time Temporary until 17 August 2026 (with the opportunity for ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ603154Who 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 workingMacquarie Hospital is a declared, low-secure, 195 bed mental health facility with 14 beds for adult acute admissions and 181 beds in long term and short term rehabilitation services for consumers with schizophrenia, dual diagnosis and other enduring psychotic illnesses. It is located in North Ryde, 22km from the CBD of Sydney on approximately 42 hectares of parkland.What you'll be doing
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment, and occupational therapy intervention for consumers within the inpatient adult mental health services and rehabilitation program areas based at Macquarie HospitalPeople of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are 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.Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Alexander Kelly on or 0409805169This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the and during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.NSW Health is committed to implementing the .The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.Applications Close: 18 September 2025Tentative Interview Date: 24 September 2025

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