Lead a specialist community-based Occupational Therapy service
Drive clinical excellence and multidisciplinary care outcomes
Flexible work across Parramatta, Auburn & The Hills locations
Lead, mentor and deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy services for older adults with chronic and complex health needs, helping them maintain independence and quality of life.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 16/04/202
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Parramatta, Auburn & The Hills Community Health Centre’s
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District's Chronic and Complex Care (CAC) service supports older people to restore, improve and maintain their physical, functional and cognitive wellbeing. Working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you'll play a pivotal role in helping clients remain independent and continue living safely within their communities.
This rewarding position offers the opportunity to work across Parramatta, Auburn and The Hills Community Health Centres, providing diverse clinical experiences while collaborating with a passionate network of allied health professionals dedicated to person-centred care.
In this role you'll enjoy:
- Leading Occupational Therapy services within a specialist community health setting
- Working alongside experienced multidisciplinary clinicians committed to integrated care
- Supporting vulnerable older adults to achieve meaningful health and independence goals
- Contributing to service innovation, quality improvement and evidence-based practice
- Developing and mentoring future Occupational Therapy professionals through supervision and student placements
What you'll be doing
As the Senior Occupational Therapist, you will provide clinical leadership, service coordination and governance for Occupational Therapy services within the Chronic and Complex Care team. You will balance a clinical caseload with leadership responsibilities, ensuring high-quality, timely and outcome-focused care for older people with complex care needs.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and coordinating Occupational Therapy service delivery, including referral management, workload allocation and clinical governance
- Delivering comprehensive assessments and interventions that support safe and independent community living
- Providing supervision, mentoring and professional support to Occupational Therapists, students and allied health staff
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, medical practitioners and community partners to deliver integrated, client-centred care
- Driving service improvement, quality initiatives, workforce development and evidence-based practice to enhance client outcomes
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 Criteria:
- Qualification: Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy
Registration: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration as an Occupational Therapist
Selection Criteria:
1. Substantial post graduate experience and skills in Occupational Therapy assessment, planning and evaluating interventions for clients with chronic and complex health conditions.
2. Demonstrated experience and ability in professional and clinical supervision, and support of staff
3. Able to utilise relevant evidence based, best practice guidelines to guide decision making for best client outcomes
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
5. High-level written and oral communication skills, computer competence and ability to use electronic medical records, word processing and databases
6. Current Drivers License valid within Australia and willingness to use for work purposes
Requisition ID: REQ681738
Applications Close: 9th September 2026
Need more information?
- about applying for this position.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Angela Stankovska, Service Coordinator on [email protected] or on 0473 309 922.
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. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
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