Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 27/08/202
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Location: Penrith Community Health Centre
Remuneration: $61.31- $63.29 per hour
Hours Per Week: 22
Requisition ID: REQ684850
Applications Close: 30/08/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centres. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.
Join a passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with mental illness.
As the Senior Occupational Therapist within the Penrith Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), you will play a key role in delivering recovery-oriented, evidence-based occupational therapy services that empower individuals to achieve their goals, strengthen community connections, and enhance their participation in everyday life. Using your advanced clinical expertise, you will conduct comprehensive occupational assessments and provide tailored interventions that focus on occupational performance, meaningful roles, independence, and overall wellbeing.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse client group in a dynamic community setting where your skills will directly contribute to positive recovery outcomes. You will be supported to lead best-practice interventions, collaborate closely with consumers, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues, and help shape a person-centered approach to mental health care.
We encourage you to apply and become part of a team dedicated to making a lasting impact in the community.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
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