Occupational Therapy Senior Acute Team- Level 3

Southern NSW Local Health District; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead, supervise and deliver evidence-based OT services across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals. The role supports 7-day coverage, provides clinical leadership and contributes to service improvement.

The role requires AHPRA registration, a Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy, and extensive acute-care experience. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, supervise staff and students, and help shape

Qualifications

• Extensive years of clinical experience in Occupational Therapy in an acute care setting with demonstrated experience to design, implement and evaluate intervention programs.
• Ability to work 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.
• Experience in supervision of professional staff and/or senior students.
• Commitment to ongoing education / professional development.
• Commitment to and experience in Quality Improvement.
• Ability to work Saturday or Sunday as required on site or provide distant supervision of Occupational Therapists working on a weekend as part of a senior OT roster.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based Occupational Therapy services while supporting the clinical capability and development of colleagues across the Senior Acute Team.
• Provide comprehensive OT assessment and intervention within your scope of practice.
• Provide clinical supervision to staff and students, including onsite and remote supervision as required.
• Lead and contribute to quality improvement, service evaluation and person‑centred care initiatives.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and maintain clear, accurate clinical documentation.
• Provide senior clinical support, education and leadership in a high‑turnover environment with competing demands.
• Further discussion will be required with successful candidates to negotiate work days as we will require 7 day coverage including weekends.

Skills

Clinical experience

Acute care

Supervision

Communication

Time management

Quality Improvement

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapy Senior Acute Team- Level 3

Lead high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy across acute hospital services
Provide clinical supervision and support professional development
Make a meaningful impact across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration:$121,568 - $125,507 per annum
Hours Per Week:38 (Job share may be considred for part time hours)
Location:Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals

Where you'll be working
Join the Occupational Therapy Senior Acute Team across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, supporting person-centred care within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. This is an opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with supervision, leadership and service improvement.

Work across busy acute hospital environments with diverse clinical presentations

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated patient care

Support the development of staff and students through clinical supervision and education

Contribute to a culture of learning, collaboration, respect and continuous improvement

Help shape quality, safety and person-centred care across Occupational Therapy services

What you'll be doing
As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based Occupational Therapy services while supporting the clinical capability and development of colleagues across the Senior Acute Team.

Deliver comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention within your scope of practice

Provide clinical supervision to staff and students, including onsite and remote supervision as required

Lead and contribute to quality improvement, service evaluation and person-centred care initiatives

Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and maintain clear, accurate clinical documentation

Provide senior clinical support, education and leadership in a high-turnover environment with competing demands

Further discussion will be required with successful candidates to negotiate work days as we will require 7 day coverage including weekends.

Qualification:Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Registration: AHPRA Occupational Therapist – general registration

Selection Criteria

Extensive years of clinical experience in Occupational Therapy in an acute care setting with demonstrated experience to design, implement and evaluate intervention programs

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

Experience in supervision of professional staff and/or senior students

Commitment to ongoing education / professional development

Commitment to and experience in Quality Improvement

Ability to work Saturday or Sunday as required on site or provide distant supervision of Occupational Therapists working on a weekend as part of a senior OT roster

Requisition ID: REQ685779
Applications Close: 29 September 2026

For inquiries about the role, contactYogi Moodley on 0409170021

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.

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