Senior Occupational Therapist

Healthscope; Sydney; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted staff parking

Flexibility to work across multiple of

Professional development support

Job summary

Norwest Private Hospital in Sydney invites applications for a Level 3 Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Allied Health team part-time (three days a week) with potential to grow the role.

You will lead across acute wards, undertake assessments, deliver therapy, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and help shape OT services.

Registration with AHPRA, acute OT experience, leadership ability, and a proactive patient-centered approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered OT with AHPRA and eligible for practice in Australia.
• Experience delivering therapeutic services in acute hospital settings.
• Ability to lead and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic services to inpatients in acute wards.
• Lead clinical OT services and assess equipment needs.
• Conduct risk assessment and safety planning.
• Collaborate with Allied Health and nursing staff.

Skills

OT experience

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

OT degree

Job description

Lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact in a growing multidisciplinary team.

At Norwest Private Hospital, we are seeking a Level 3 Senior Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Allied Health team in a part-time permanent capacity for three (3) days a week with the opportunity to grow the role in the future.

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for the next step in your career? Join Norwest Private Hospital, where you'll have the opportunity to provide high-quality patient care while playing a key role in shaping occupational therapy services and ongoing excellent clinical care.

This is more than a clinical role. It's an opportunity to influence service delivery, build your leadership skills, and work alongside a passionate team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes.

About the Role

This is an opportunity to become the clinical lead across a range of acute wards to facilitate the assessment of equipment needs, functional assessments, cognitive assessments and service provision to facilitate patient safety and discharge within a multidisciplinary team.

As an Occupational Therapist in our team, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering therapeutic services to patients with a broad range of acute conditions
• Undertaking individual sessions for inpatients
• Conducting risk assessment and safety planning
• Working collaboratively with other Allied Health clinicians and nursing staff

Acute, clinical OT experience and expertise

A commitment to high quality patient care and continuous improvement

Experience and expertise in delivering of a broad range of evidence based therapeutic approaches

Authority to Work in Australia

Working with Children check (or the ability to acquire one)

Appropriate tertiary qualification/s pertaining to specific discipline/designation

Registration with AHPRA

Self-motivation and proven ability to work as part of a high functioning, collaborative team

Well-developed interpersonal skills

A proactive, self-motivated and patient-focused approach

About Us

Nestled in the rapidly evolving North-West corridor of Sydney, Norwest Private Hospital is a prominent provider of private healthcare. With 277 beds, our facility is designed to accommodate high acuity needs, complemented by a fully equipped Emergency Department situated in Bella Vista. At Norwest Private Hospital, we prioritize the needs and well-being of our patientsabove all else. Our dedicated teamcompriseshighly skilled surgeons, specialist doctors, compassionate nurses, allied health professionals, and efficient support and administration staff. Together, we strive to deliver an exceptional healthcare experience that encompasses every aspect of patient care.

Norwest Private Hospital is committed to continual growth, providing exciting opportunities and professional career pathways in healthcare.

All staff are entitled to discounted staff parking.

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

You’ll also benefit from

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working withtalented, passionate and caringpeople to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challengestogether.

Come and be the difference in our patients’ lives.

Applications close: 2 October 2026