Occupational Therapist (Level 3) - Canterbury Core Team, Community Mental Health

Job Description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per weekPosition Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annum + annual leave loading + 11.5% SuperannuationLocation: Canterbury Community Mental HealthRequisition ID: REQ559701 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. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia! About the Role Community Mental Health Services provide a range of services designed to help support the recovery and help consumers stay well in the community. The team provides specialist services for young people, children and families, adults, and older people. Community mental health services include a specialist Aboriginal Mental Health Team, bilingual mental health workers, and Peer Support Workers. Our main sites are at Canterbury, Croydon, Camperdown, Marrickville, and Redfern Community Health Services. The role will be based at Canterbury. Provide senior clinical leadership within Occupational Therapy service provision including optimisation of patient/client care delivery, as well as supporting the mentoring and development of staff. Ideal Candidate Bachelor or postgraduate degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA, with experience at Level 2 or higher. Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skill, and significant clinical experience in the provision of Occupational Therapy. Excellent negotiation, decision-making, and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation and current NSW Driver’s Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable). 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. 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 (ongoing or temporary) 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. SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disabilities 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. To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn . For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working With Us’ For enquiries, please contact Melinda Jackson via email at Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now! Applications Close: 23 March 2025 For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’ #J-18808-Ljbffr