At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver impactful healthcare as an Occupational Therapist in a dynamic forensic environment.
- Company: Join the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network, a leader in mental health care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, salary packaging, fitness passport, and fantastic training opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with diverse opportunities and a comprehensive orientation program.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while growing your career in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration required.
The predicted salary is between 79419 - 92801 $ per year.
If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are just the place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!
Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the provision and delivery of evidence-based, occupation-focused services in the Forensic Hospital. The Occupational Therapist will conduct discipline specific assessments and interventions within group and individual settings which contribute to the patient’s recovery and community reintegration.
- Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current unrestricted registration with AHPRA.
The Forensic Hospital is a high-secure forensic mental health facility in New South Wales, operated by Justice Health NSW. This facility provides specialist, therapeutic inpatient care for adults and adolescent forensic, correctional, and high-risk civil patients.
A multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing, and allied health professionals are dedicated to providing care across the clinical spectrum, from high dependency and acute care, to long stay and rehabilitation care. While working at the Forensic Hospital you will develop strong professional connections with colleagues and make a positive contribution to vulnerable people.
This dynamic work environment is interesting, stimulating, challenging, rewarding and one where you can have a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families.
A mandatory and comprehensive two-week, full-time orientation is provided for all new staff at Forensic Hospital. All days are paid. The next intake date will be on 1-12 February 2027.
Your salary plus superannuation is just the beginning. You’ll have access to:
- Access to salary packaging benefits.
- A fitness passport (if you’re eligible) + ADOs (if full-time).
- Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time.
- Fantastic training & education opportunities available.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.
We're working with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to remove barriers in our recruitment process and build a more inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments to take part in this recruitment process, we're happy to discuss them with you.
This is also a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent.
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