Senior Occupational Therapist

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Beaches Hospital is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to provide clinical governance, leadership and expertise within our Stroke and Neurology services, delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Based at Northern Beaches Hospital, you will join a growing team of therapists in a supportive, collaborative environment with district-wide initiatives.

The role requires Full registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and extensive experience; you will lead quality

Qualifications

• Full registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• Evidence of extensive clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist Level 2.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Clinical Occupational Therapist will provide clinical leadership within the occupational therapy service including optimisation of care delivery, quality improvement and initiatives and participate in staff supervision and training.
• People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Quality improvement

Clinical governance

Education

Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of the occupational therapy team at Northern Beaches Hospital. We are looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist to provide clinical governance, leadership and expertise within our Stroke and Neurology services providing high-quality, person-centred care.

Employment Type:Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration:$2,329.85 - $2,405.34 per week
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ686008

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Based at Northern Beaches Hospital you will be joining a growing team of therapists. A supportive and collaborative environment. District wide initiatives and opportunities.

What you'll be doing

The Senior Clinical Occupational Therapist will provide clinical leadership within the occupational therapy service including optimisation of care delivery, quality improvement and initiatives and participate in staff supervision and training.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

1. Full registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. Evidence of extensive clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist Level 2.
2. Provide evidence of proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the proven ability to liaise with novice and experienced health professionals and external service providers. Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use health information systems.
3. Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement activities or service evaluation process. Experience in clinical teaching and supervision of students, level 1/2 Allied Health Professionals and/or Allied Health Assistants.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with anyother vaccination evidence that you may have.

NSW Health is committed to implementing Child Safe Standards.

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Applications Close: 14 September 2026