Occupational Therapist
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 15/08/2027)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Location: Nepean Mental Health Centre
Remuneration: $40.05- $57.14 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ684792
Applications Close: 24/08/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Nepean Mental Health Centre provides inpatient care for people experiencing acute mental health issues through the short-stay Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), the Acute Mental Health Unit, Mental Health High Dependency Unit, and Older Persons Mental Health Unit. We support our Patients by linking them to case managers for ongoing treatment and support within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.
We are seeking a passionate and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our integrated mental health service, delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented care to consumers and their families. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals on their recovery journey and promoting participation in activities that enhance health, wellbeing and quality of life.
In this role, you will provide specialist occupational therapy assessments and deliver evidence-based, recovery-focused interventions through both individual and group programs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support consumers to achieve their goals, maximise occupational participation and develop skills that foster independence and recovery. You will play a key role in providing consultation and care coordination to facilitate safe and effective discharge planning from the Older Persons Mental Health Unit (OPMHU). The position also offers the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development, improvement and overall effectiveness of the mental health service through collaboration, innovation and a commitment to best practice.
If you are committed to empowering people to achieve meaningful recovery outcomes and are looking to be part of a dynamic and collaborative mental health team, we would love to hear from you. Apply Now!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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What you will bring to the role
- Degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated capabilities for recovery-oriented mental health care and a commitment to the development of recovery-oriented approaches to occupational therapy in mental health.
- Demonstrated ability to utilise occupational therapy assessments and interventions to support consumers' recovery utilising independent professional judgement and seeking supervision in line with level of experience, knowledge and skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, engage in open communication, contribute to a positive team environment and actively contribute to the learning and development of others.
- Demonstrated high level written documentation, computer competency and oral communication skills.
- Able to participate as a member of the team in quality improvement activities, development of policies and procedures and clinical research.
- Willingness to provide supervision and support to students on placement in line with level of experience.
- Current Driver's License and willingness to use same for work purpose travel
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Jaax on [email protected]
