Occupational Therapist - STG MHS
- Sydney, NSW
- $112,396-116,038 per year
- Temporary
- Full-time
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until September 2026
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396.00 - $116,038.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ601610
Location: Kogarah, SydneyApplications close date: 7 September 2025Come Work With Us!This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic recovery focused team as a senior clinician. The senior Occupational Therapist role will provide leadership and guidance to the team as well as providing a high level interventions for our clients. The position will also participate in and guide the organisation in how best to deliver Occupational and Diversional interventions within a contemporaneous model of integrated care between the inpatient and community services.For more information we encourage you to contact Melissa Wilkinson on melissa.wilkinson@health.nsw.gov.auInterviews are expected to be held between 15 September 2025 and 19 September 2025.Learn more about us here:Where you'll be working
The position is based in the St George Mental Health Centre where the acute inpatient unit is located. The entire Allied Health team share a workspace which allows for them to closely interact and deliver a team approached care to each individual client.Additional Information and BenefitsAn eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Full Time positionsUp to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.Discounted gym memberships with aEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.Discounted Private Health Insurance.Selection Criteria: * Must hold general registration with and qualifications recognised by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or ability to be registered at time of commencement.
- Extensive post graduate clinical experience in Mental Health Occupational Therapy
- Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills, including the ability to interact constructively with all stakeholders.
- Ability to provide in-depth advice and education to enhance service delivery.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills.
- Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrated commitment to consumer participation and recovery focus
- Current New South Wales driver's licence.
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