Senior Occupational Therapist (Level 3) - Community Transition Aged Care Team

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time

Additional Public Holiday during Xmas

Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing

Upskill with free courses

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

influenza vaccination

Fitness Passport & telehealth

Staff Gym access

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist will provide senior clinical leadership within the Occupational Therapy service, driving delivery improvements and quality of care for patients across the SLHD area. You may be based at Concord Hospital with potential opportunities to work from RPA, Canterbury Hospitals or other SLHD sites.

Ideally you hold a degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration, can solve problems independently within a multidisciplinary team, and require a NSW Driver’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated ability to independently problem solve within a multidisciplinary team.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership within Occupational Therapy service delivery.
• Support mentoring and development of staff.
• Optimise patient/client care delivery across SLHD locations.

Skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Decision making

Advocacy

Stakeholder consultation

Driver's licence (NSW)

Education

Bachelor or post graduate degree in Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) up to December 2027
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $2,329.84 - $2,405.33 per week + Superannuation
Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ706707
About The Role
The position is a community role, covering the Sydney Local Health District geographical area. TACP has its office base at Concord Hospital, but you may be asked to commence or finish work from other SLHD locations which include RPA, Canterbury Hospitals. There may be opportunities for mobile work arrangements and community based work-related activities will require use of your own car.
The Occupational Therapist will 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.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor or post graduate degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA, with experience at Level 2 or higher.
• Demonstrated ability to independently problem solve, apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as per of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation and current NSW Driver’s Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).

Benefits And Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
• Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
• Stay active with access to the Concord Hospital Staff Gym

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit
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 (PD2026_004).
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 disability 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.
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For enquiries, please contact Fiona Errington on 0401 696 250
Applications Close: 19 November 2026