Join one of Australia's leading tertiary health services
Diverse clinical caseload with career development opportunities
Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team environment
Assess, support and empower patients to achieve better health outcomes while building your clinical expertise across a diverse acute healthcare setting.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration: $79,419.00 - $113,301.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
About Us:
At Westmead Hospital, our Occupational Therapy Vision is to “empower through creative problem-solving, clinical excellence, and compassion.”
You will be joining our thriving Occupational Therapy team at Westmead Hospital, which is where you'll experience a highly supportive department with a positive team culture. We are a department of approximately 50 clinicians with varied skillsets and knowledge working with acute and rehabilitation patients in inpatient, outpatient and community settings. We prioritise professional, personal, and career development, valuing your growth as an integral part of our success.
We are a cohesive team ensuring clinicians at all levels are involved in department development and decision-making processes to better the department and services we provide for our patients. For example, all OTs are involved in department portfolios and quality projects.
Supervision is a priority within our department, and we will establish the appropriate supervisory supports you require to reach your personal and professional goals.
Professional development is strongly encouraged in the OT department both internally and externally to the organisation. Our well-established education portfolio offers a range of presentations/in-services throughout the year, tailored to meet the learning needs and interests of our clinicians.
We recognise the importance of work-life balance and have various initiatives and arrangements in place to ensure your well-being is prioritised. This includes a well established ‘Culture Club’ Portfolio who arrange various social gatherings and celebrations to bring the department together.
About you:
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is enthusiastic about making a significant impact in our dynamic healthcare setting and contributing to our positive team culture. We seek someone who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and takes pride in delivering high quality services to both our patients and the organisation. We value a commitment to continuous professional and personal growth, supported by a dedicated team and management.
If you are seeking a diverse and stimulating work environment, our major trauma hospital offers exposure to a wide range of caseloads and clinical specialties, providing ample opportunities to expand your skills. Working at Westmead Hospital will allow you to significantly impact patient outcomes while advancing your professional development.
About the role:
This is a permanent full-time Level 1/2 OT position within our department. The role will be situated within the Level 1/2 rotational program (community/TACP, acute inpatients, hand therapy or rehab), with the specific caseload to be determined. This position offers future opportunities to work in various clinical areas within the department, and caseloads may change based on clinical demand and the planned rotational program set.
Benefits and Perks:
Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For fulltime staff)
Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
Access to the NSW Health eLearning system providing high quality, self-managed online learning for NSW Health staff
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW, (not available for temp employees- remove if position temporary)
Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions
Access to formal and informal supervision through our Department
Various cafes and restaurants within walking distance (with good coffee!)
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:
License: Provisional or full Driver’s license
Qualification: Degree or Diploma recognised by AAOT-NSW
Registration: AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist
Selection Criteria:
Demonstrated clinical experience (or clinical placement experience for new graduates) in an acute care and/or rehabilitation/community setting including experience in discharge planning, home assessment, home modifications and equipment prescription.
Skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating intervention programmes.
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated effective time management and organisational skills.
Commitment to ongoing education, professional development and quality improvement.
Current drivers’ licence.
Requisition ID: REQ680550
Applications Close: 9th September 2026
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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/ .
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.
