Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per weekPosition Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annum + annual leave loading + 11.5% SuperannuationLocation: Canterbury Community Mental HealthRequisition ID: REQ569558In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!About the RoleCommunity Mental Health Services provide a range of services designed to help support the recovery and help consumer stay well in the community. The team provide specialist services for young people, children and families, adults, and older people. Community mental health services include a specialist Aboriginal Mental Health Team, bilingual mental health workers and Peer Support Workers. Our main sites are at Canterbury, Croydon, Camperdown, Marrickville, and Redfern Community Health Services. The role will be based at Canterbury.Provide senior clinical leadership within Occupational Therapy service provision including optimisation of patient/client care delivery, as well as supporting the mentoring and development of staff. For more information, please view the Position DescriptionIdeal CandidateBachelor or post graduate degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA, with experience at Level 2 or higher.Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of Occupational Therapy.Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation and current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).Benefits and PerksAccrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visitSalaryPackagingPlusAccess to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney EducationAccess to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their familiesBecause we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD BenefitThis recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW HealthThis is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015) .SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: further connect with us, check us out on LinkedInSydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards .For more information about SLHD please visit Working With UsFor enquiries, please contact Chloe Van Loon via email at chloe.vanloon@health.nsw.gov.auJoin the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!Applications Close: 15 May 2025For Applicant Support and Information, visit Applicant Information #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Occupational Therapist (Level 3) - Canterbury Core Team, Community Mental Health