BehavioUr Management Program (BUMP) Senior Occupational Therapist
Lead specialised behaviour management interventions
Join a dynamic multidisciplinary hospital team
Drive innovation in person centred care delivery
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $116,892 - $120,680 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location:Blacktown Hospital
Where you'll be working
Blacktown Hospital is a leading healthcare facility within Western Sydney Local Health District, delivering high quality care to one of Australia's fastest growing and most diverse communities. The BehavioUr Management Program (BUMP) is an innovative multidisciplinary service focused on supporting patients with complex behavioural needs and enhancing patient and staff safety through person centred care.
Working alongside experienced clinicians, you will have the opportunity to influence service development, champion best practice and contribute to meaningful improvements in patient outcomes.
Be part of a specialised multidisciplinary behaviour management team
Work in a collaborative and supportive clinical environment
Contribute to innovative models of care and service improvement
Access professional development, supervision and leadership opportunities
Help shape positive patient experiences across the hospital setting
What you'll be doing
As a Senior Occupational Therapist within BUMP, you will provide advanced Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention and clinical leadership to patients presenting with complex behavioural challenges. You will work closely with multidisciplinary stakeholders to develop and implement effective behaviour management strategies that support safe, person-centred care.
Deliver high quality, evidence based Occupational Therapy services and interventions
Coordinate behaviour management planning with multidisciplinary team members
Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and professional leadership
Lead quality improvement initiatives and contribute to service evaluation activities
Support safe care delivery through risk management, reporting and patient centred practice
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria
Qualification: Occupational Therapy Degree or Diploma accepted by OT AHPRA Registration Board of Australia
Selection Criteria
Experience in management of patients with challenging behaviours in an inpatient setting.
Ability to work both independently with minimum direct clinical supervision and as a member of a multidisciplinary team including demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills.
Current Drivers license.
Commitment to ongoing education and professional development.
Commitment to and experience in Quality Improvement
Requisition ID: REQ662460
Applications Close: 24th June 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Natalie Francis on 0437995820 or at [email protected]
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
