Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 - Mental Health Service

Illawarra Shoalhaven Mental Health Service | Various Permanent and Temporary Full Time/Part Time and Casual positions available | $35.77 - $51.04 per hour | REQ470135 |


This is an ongoing recruitment until all positions are filled. Applicants will be assessed on an ongoing basis. Please ensure you complete your application to be considered for the role.


Together, we can do more.

Come and join the team at Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) and be a part of our caring and people-focused workforce. We have numerous career opportunities for Occupational Therapists within our District-wide Mental Health Service.

ISLHD’s Mental Health Service comprises of inpatient, community, rehabilitation, and specialist programs. Working within the Service, you will work with consumers, families and carers, NGOs, doctors, primary health and community care services, drug and alcohol services, emergency services and private psychiatrists and psychologists – offering an incredible chance to grow your skills and career.


What can we offer you?

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

• Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
• Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay
• Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
• Clinical Supervision – to facilitate in-depth reflection on clinical practice in a supportive environment
• Training and education opportunities
• Career progression, professional development, and secondment opportunities to grow and nurture your career
• Thank you and recognition initiatives

With the ocean to the east and the escarpment to the west, there are also many benefits of living and working in the Illawarra. The contrast between mountains and beach gives the South Coast its own special charm. Life is lived at a slower pace, with mornings spent exploring cafes, eateries or food markets, and afternoons spent at the beach, on bushwalks or at one of many world-class wineries.


Heading further south to the Shoalhaven, you’re met with adventure and rich culture. The region is also home to some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches, waterways and National Parks - with Jervis Bay and Kangaroo Valley only a short, 20-minute drive away – and is also host to many annual food and arts festivals and events.


The people are friendly and welcoming, commute times are short, and Canberra and Sydney aren’t far away.

Selection Criteria

1. Current registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board, AHPRA.
2. Current class C NSW drivers licence or equivalent.
3. Demonstrated high-level written and oral communication skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and able to work in a team environment.
5. Demonstrated experience working as an occupational therapist in a mental health setting conducting functional assessments and developing therapeutic care plans to address these needs.
6. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement group and individual programs that facilitate functional skills development, clinical improvement, quality of life and self-management of disability.
7. Demonstrated high level of organisational and time management skills.
8. Evidence of knowledge and commitment to the application of quality improvement and evidence based practice to occupational therapy.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
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• Read more about ISLHD’s Mental Health Service
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For role-related queries or help applying, contact Samantha Hall at Samantha.Hall@health.nsw.gov.au or on 0418 720 382

Location: Mangerton, AU

Posted Date: 10/31/2024