Monthly Paid ADO, extra to annual leave (Full-time staff only). Reduce taxable income & boost take-home pay with Salary Packaging. Prior relevant service may count towards starting salary. Join us as an Occupational Therapist in the Melaleuca Unit, providing compassionate, holistic care and empowering patient recovery. Apply Now Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / Level 2 Remuneration: $70,944 – $101,211 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours) Location: Blacktown Hospital Are you: - Passionate about mental health and wanting to make a difference? - Interested in being part of a robust multidisciplinary team? - Willing to learn new skills and grow as an OT? Click here to read about some of the outstanding Occupational Therapists working in Mental Health Where you'll be working Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides essential health services for Western Sydney residents, focusing on high-quality care and community well-being. Covers Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta LGAs Dedicated to "better health services" with core values of collaboration, respect, openness, and empowerment Offers both primary and secondary care, along with tertiary services for the Greater Western Region This role provides holistic Occupational Therapy within the Melaleuca Unit, enhancing patient recovery through individual and group programs Contributes to a multidisciplinary care approach, ensuring comprehensive support What you'll be doing This role offers a vital opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to deliver holistic, patient-focused care within the Melaleuca Unit, supporting recovery through a multidisciplinary approach. Provides assessments, individual and group programmes for patients and carers Works collaboratively with other clinicians to support recovery Promotes patient empowerment and holistic care within the unit Enhances therapeutic outcomes through active, empathetic involvement Aligns with WSLHD’s core values of respect, collaboration, and openness How to Apply Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Essential Requirements Qualification: Appropriate professional qualification in Occupational Therapy with current full registration under APHRA as a practising Occupational Therapist within NSW. Registration: APHRA as a practicing Occupational Therapist. License: Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia Selection Criteria Experience working in mental health. Planning, developing, implementing and evaluating therapeutic groups. Ability to be self-motivated, operate autonomously and also co-operatively within the team. Experience in providing a range of Occupational therapy based assessments and documenting these in clear professional and practical reports. .Experience in working within a multidisciplinary team cooperatively to establish clear care plans in a recovery oriented model. Good oral and written communication skills for clinical documentation and advocacy as an Occupational Therapist. Utilisation of a person centred approach in working with consumers and carers to maximise holistic and recovery oriented outcomes. Computer competence and literacy including the use of database systems. Requisition ID: REQ533455 Applications Close: 9th December 2024 Need more information ? Discover more about the application process. Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. For inquiries about the role, contact Yi Chew on YiJean.Chewhealth.nsw.gov.au Secure up to $12,000 for your health studies NSW Health offers Tertiary Health Study Subsidies for 2024-2026. Open to new and graduating students entering NSW Health. Click here for more info People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.