Senior Occupational Therapist (Level 3) - Hyperacute Ward

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading

Salary Packaging

Free courses via Sydney Education

EAP counselling

Influenza vaccination

Fitness Passport access

Telehealth resources

Staff Gym access

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District’s Concord Centre for Mental Health seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist at Level 3 to lead hyperacute OT services. The role focuses on sensory interventions and de-escalation, with senior clinical leadership and mentoring responsibilities.

The position may require a rotating roster including days/evenings and weekends. Applicants should hold a degree in OT with current AHPRA registration, demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge, and possess NSW Driver’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA.
• Advanced clinical knowledge and significant clinical experience in Occupational Therapy.
• Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including stakeholder consultation and NSW Driver’s Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership within Occupational Therapy service provision and optimize patient care delivery.
• Support mentoring and development of staff within the OT team.
• Engage in proactive de-escalation and sensory-based interventions for hyperacute clients.

Skills

OT Registration AHPRA

Advanced OT

Negotiation skills

Driver's Licence NSW

Education

Bachelor/Master in OT

Job description

Employment Type

Temporary Full Time or Part Time (minimum 24 hours per week) or Jobshare considered up to January 2027

Position Classification

Occupational Therapist Level 3

Remuneration

$61.31 - $63.29 per hour + Superannuation

Location

Concord Centre for Mental Health

About The Role

Concord Centre for Mental Health is committed to improving mental health for people and our communities by providing quality mental health services in partnership with consumers, families and service providers by providing quality healthcare, delivery of safe appropriate care, ensuring access to services, supporting our workforce, and working closely with the local community to manage the changing demand for services.

The Hyperacute Occupational Therapy Team is based on the Intensive Psychiatric Care and High Dependency Units at Concord Centre for Mental Health. The provide Occupational Therapy services to meet the needs of the hyperacute client population, with a focus on sensory interventions, therapeutic engagement in occupation, and proactive de-escalation.

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.

The Hyperacute Therapy Team may work a rotating roster including day and evening shifts during the week and day shifts on weekends, but applicants who can only work Monday to Friday will be considered.

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 advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of Occupational Therapy.
• 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)
• 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

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).

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Applications Close

27 September 2026

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