At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with mental illness on their recovery journey and promote independence.
- Company: Join Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, a leader in community health services.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, salary packaging, education opportunities, and fitness programs.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace encouraging applicants from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy and substantial experience in mental health settings.
The predicted salary is between 63.29 - 63.29 $ per hour.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 27/08/2027)
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: 09/11/2026
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 the Penrith Community Mental Health Team as a Senior Occupational Therapist and take the next step in a rewarding career where your expertise can create lasting change. Working within a highly regarded multidisciplinary team, you will use your advanced clinical skills to support people living with mental illness on their recovery journey, helping them build independence, reconnect with meaningful activities, strengthen relationships, and achieve their personal goals. This is an opportunity to deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions in a dynamic community setting while making a genuine difference to the lives of consumers, families, and carers. More than a clinical role, this position offers the chance to influence service delivery, contribute to innovative models of care, and champion best-practice occupational therapy across the service.
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
What you will bring to the role:
- Degree in Occupational Therapy with current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
- Substantial post graduate clinical experience in a Mental Health service setting.
- Demonstrated capabilities for recovery-oriented practice and high level of knowledge, skills and clinical expertise for occupational therapy service provision in a mental health setting.
- Demonstrated experience in leadership, provision of clinical supervision, and experience in the supervision of undergraduate occupational therapy students.
- Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to manage a complex caseload with competing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement innovative, evidence-based individual and group interventions to support people with persistent and severe mental health problems.
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and effective time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.
- Ability to travel within the LHD in accordance with the position.
Additional information:
Click here for the Position Description
For role related queries or questions contact Darryn Egan on Darryn.Egan@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
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Senior Occupational Therapist in Sydney employer: Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
At Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture. With a strong commitment to professional development, our HR Business Partner role offers you the chance to enhance your skills while making a meaningful impact in the community. Join us in a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and enjoy the unique opportunity to work across various sites in the beautiful Nepean and Blue Mountains regions.
Contact Details:
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Recruitment Team
