Job Description
Job description
Senior Occupational Therapist Level 3, Safeguards - South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $112,3+6.00 - $116,038.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ546864
Location: Kogarah, Sydney
Applications close date: 27 January 2026
Come Work With Us!
Transform Young Lives as a Senior Occupational Therapist with the SESLHD Safeguards South Team!
Are you ready to make a real difference to the lives of children and adolescents facing acute mental health challenges? Join our dynamic and innovative Safeguards Team, a dedicated CAMHS resource delivering cutting-edge care to young people aged 0-17 years. Based at the vibrant hub of Kogarah, you'll work across the local catchment area, collaborating with existing CAMHS and youth mental health teams.
This is your chance to be a part of a multidisciplinary team that provides rapid, mobile, and flexible care. From assertive outreach and brief care co-ordination to time-limited therapeutic interventions, you'll have the opportunity to support young people and their families experiencing a mental health crisis.
As a Safeguards Community Clinician, you'll deliver evidence-based, impactful care, including individual, family, parenting and group therapy. Collaborating with schools, community organisations and non-government services, you'll be at the forefront of creating holistic solutions that empower young people and their families.
This is more than a job - it's a chance to lead, innovate and transform lives. Are you ready to bring your expertise and passion to a team that values excellence and compassion? Apply now to be part of this groundbreaking initiative!
For more information we encourage you to contact Gareth Brown on gareth.brown@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 3 February 2026 and 7 February 2026.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Where you'll be working
Safeguards Team, SESLHD MHS, Kogarah. Travel to other SESLHD sites may be required.
Additional Information And Benefits
An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full time positions
Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $+K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.
Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and registration with AHPRA and demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning.
Extensive post graduate clinical experience in occupational therapy and mental health, with demonstrated experience working therapeutically with children, adolescents, young people and their families in a systemic way
Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels.
Demonstrated ability to provide high level clinical advice, education and support to others in providing service excellence.
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature.
Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes.
Demonstrated active participation in developing, implementing, and reporting on services.
Current drivers licence and willingness to travel in accordance with the position.
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensu
Senior Occupational Therapist Level 3, Safeguards - South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $112,3+6.00 - $116,038.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ546864
Location: Kogarah, Sydney
Applications close date: 27 January 2026
Come Work With Us!
Transform Young Lives as a Senior Occupational Therapist with the SESLHD Safeguards South Team!
Are you ready to make a real difference to the lives of children and adolescents facing acute mental health challenges? Join our dynamic and innovative Safeguards Team, a dedicated CAMHS resource delivering cutting-edge care to young people aged 0-17 years. Based at the vibrant hub of Kogarah, you'll work across the local catchment area, collaborating with existing CAMHS and youth mental health teams.
This is your chance to be a part of a multidisciplinary team that provides rapid, mobile, and flexible care. From assertive outreach and brief care co-ordination to time-limited therapeutic interventions, you'll have the opportunity to support young people and their families experiencing a mental health crisis.
As a Safeguards Community Clinician, you'll deliver evidence-based, impactful care, including individual, family, parenting and group therapy. Collaborating with schools, community organisations and non-government services, you'll be at the forefront of creating holistic solutions that empower young people and their families.
This is more than a job - it's a chance to lead, innovate and transform lives. Are you ready to bring your expertise and passion to a team that values excellence and compassion? Apply now to be part of this groundbreaking initiative!
For more information we encourage you to contact Gareth Brown on gareth.brown@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 3 February 2026 and 7 February 2026.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Where you'll be working
Safeguards Team, SESLHD MHS, Kogarah. Travel to other SESLHD sites may be required.
Additional Information And Benefits
An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full time positions
Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $+K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.
Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and registration with AHPRA and demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning.
Extensive post graduate clinical experience in occupational therapy and mental health, with demonstrated experience working therapeutically with children, adolescents, young people and their families in a systemic way
Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels.
Demonstrated ability to provide high level clinical advice, education and support to others in providing service excellence.
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature.
Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes.
Demonstrated active participation in developing, implementing, and reporting on services.
Current drivers licence and willingness to travel in accordance with the position.
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensu
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Occupational Therapist Level 3 - SESLHD MHS position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
