🧑‍⚕️ Lead OT care for youth with complex mental health needs
🤝 Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community services
⚡ Drive impactful change in a supportive, dynamic environment

Join the PEIRS team as a Senior Occupational Therapist, delivering life-changing care to young people with complex needs. Make an impact -  Apply Now!
Previous applicants need not re-apply.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: North Parramatta, Cumberland Hospital

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare to people in Western Sydney. The PEIRS team offers specialist mental health services for youth, focusing on recovery and support.

• Serves youth aged 12-25 with complex mental health needs
• Provides tailored assessments and evidence-based interventions
• Collaborates with families, carers, and various service providers
• Promotes resilience and reduces hospital and service usage
• Committed to quality care, continuous learning, and workplace safety

What you'll be doing
This Senior Occupational Therapist role within the PEIRS team focuses on providing high-quality care to young people with complex mental health needs. The position involves assessment, planning, and therapy, while leading clinical supervision and collaborating with wider health services.

• Delivers specialised OT services to youth aged 12-25
• Develops and implements individual care plans
• Provides clinical supervision to junior staff and students
• Collaborates with families, carers, and community services
• Promotes quality improvement and person-centred care

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

License: NSW Drivers licence (Current Class C (P2 acceptable) and willingness to drive for work purposes)
Qualification: Degree in Occupational Therapy
Registration: AHPRA Occupational Therapist – general registration  

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated mental health experience in the use of Occupational Therapy assessment tools, knowledge and experience working in a community mental health service, especially child and adolescent population.
2. Demonstrated experience in evidence-based service provision and commitment to recovery-based programs, implementation and evaluation
3. Ability to work both independently with minimum direct clinical supervision and as a member of a multidisciplinary team including demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
4. Demonstrated experience in student co-ordination and commitment to supervision of students, junior staff, implementing education programs and liaison with university placement co-ordinators.
5. Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills and time management skills.
6. Demonstrated commitment to consumer participation in their treatment and care plan development, working with families and carers.
7. Commitment and participation to ongoing education / professional development and Quality improvement programmes.

Requisition ID: REQ603788
Applications Close: 16th November 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• 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 Sue Mallick on Sue.Mallick@health.nsw.gov.au / (02) 9840 3549 

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

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/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.