Join a well-supported multidisciplinary team
Deliver evidence-based, recovery-focused occupational therapy
Grow your skills through professional and educational development
Assess, intervene and empower older people through high-quality occupational therapy in a specialised mental health service.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration: $79,419 - $113,301 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead
Where you'll be working
Join the Older People’s Mental Health (OPMH) service at Westmead Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). You’ll work alongside a committed multidisciplinary team providing high-quality, consumer-focused care to older people and their families and carers.
Be part of a leading tertiary healthcare environment at Westmead Hospital.
Work within a well-supported multidisciplinary team where collaboration is valued.
Contribute to care that supports independence, recovery and improved quality of life.
Access professional supervision, education and ongoing development opportunities.
Join WSLHD, a diverse and inclusive organisation committed to Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
What you'll be doing
As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll provide quality, evidence-based and consumer-focused assessment and intervention to older people accessing mental health services. You’ll use your clinical expertise to support function, independence and safe transitions from hospital to the community.
Provide holistic occupational therapy assessment and intervention for individuals and groups.
Maximise functional outcomes, independence and safe discharge planning for consumers.
Collaborate with consumers, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team to develop coordinated care.
Provide education and advice on occupational therapy, equipment and community resources.
Maintain high-quality clinical documentation and contribute to case conferences, team meetings and clinical presentations.
Ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people?
Join Western Sydney Local Health District and build a rewarding career where your skills, ideas and contribution are valued.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements:
Qualification: Occupational Therapy
Registration: Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and AHPRA
Selection Criteria:
Requisition ID: REQ686107
Applications Close: 15th September 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Dr Suman Tyagi on 0453 113 542 or
[email protected]
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
