BehavioUr Management Program (BUMP) Senior Occupational Therapist

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District’s Blacktown Hospital invites applications for a Senior Occupational Therapist in the Behaviour Management Program (BUMP). This permanent full-time role offers clinical leadership for patients with complex behavioural needs in a dynamic multidisciplinary team.

You will deliver advanced OT assessments, develop and implement behaviour management strategies, mentor staff, lead quality improvement, and support safe, person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy degree or diploma approved by OT AHPRA Registration Board of Australia.
• Experience managing patients with challenging behaviours in inpatient settings.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team with strong communication.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Commitment to Quality Improvement and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced OT assessment and interventions for complex behaviours.
• Coordinate behaviour management planning with multidisciplinary team members.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and professional leadership.
• Lead quality improvement and service evaluation initiatives.
• Support safe care delivery through risk management and patient-centred practice.

Skills

Inpatient care

Behaviour management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical supervision

Quality improvement

Time management

Communication

Driver's license

Education

OT Degree or Diploma (AHPRA approved)

Job description

Lead specialised behaviour management interventions
Join a dynamic multidisciplinary hospital team
Drive innovation in person centred care delivery

Employment Type:PermanentFull 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.

• 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

Working alongside experienced clinicians, you will have the opportunity to influence service development, champion best practice and contribute to meaningful improvements in patient outcomes.

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

An exciting opportunity to join a highly supportive team, if you have any questions please contact Natalie Francis

Essential Criteria

• Qualification: Occupational Therapy Degree or Diploma accepted by OT AHPRA Registration Board of Australia

Selection Criteria

1. Experience in management of patients with challenging behaviours in an inpatient setting.
2. 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.
3. Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills.
4. Current Drivers license.
5. Commitment to ongoing education and professional development.
6. Commitment to and experience in Quality Improvement

Applications Close: 06 October 2026

Need more information?

• Find out more about applying for this position.
• Review the Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Natalie Francis on 0437995820 or at [e-mail]

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.