Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 4
Remuneration: $126,524 - $129,591 per annum + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ654789
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
The Occupational Therapist Level 4 provides advanced, evidence-based, strength-focused, and recovery-oriented Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention within the Adult Drug Court multidisciplinary team. The position manages a caseload of Drug Court clients, providing case management, care coordination, and occupational therapy interventions to support treatment engagement, behavioural change, recovery, and community reintegration.
To support client progress, the role delivers evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and relapse prevention. The position is responsible for undertaking Drug Court assessments, developing and reviewing coordinated treatment plans, preparing reports, and facilitating effective client transitions through comprehensive discharge planning.
The role will also receive and respond to referrals for Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention, and consultation from other internal Drug Health Services. Working collaboratively across services, the position provides specialist consultation and contributes to workforce development activities that enhance staff capability in supporting people with complex alcohol and other drug comorbidities.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist and current NSW Driver’s Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
- Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of Drug and Alcohol Occupational Therapy.
- Extensive experience and demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional and therapeutic relationships through the application of written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability to apply and share expert Drug and Alcohol knowledge with colleagues and other health professionals to enhance service delivery.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to identify opportunities and innovatively lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of service delivery incorporating continuous improvement, evidence based practice and research.
- Demonstrated extensive experience in the provision of clinical supervision, mentoring and development of junior staff and students.
- Demonstrated high level organisational, prioritisation and time management skills in an environment of competing clinical/administrative demands.
- Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation.
- Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive case management for clients with complex psychosocial needs, including assessment, care planning, coordination of services, advocacy, risk management, and ongoing monitoring to support recovery-oriented outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to deliver evidence-based drug and alcohol therapeutic interventions, including motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, relapse prevention planning, and harm reduction strategies, to support clients in achieving their goals and reducing the harms associated with substance use.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month for Full Time positions, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
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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Applications Close: 12 July 2026
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