Occupational Therapist (Level 3) - Marrickville Core Team, Community Mental Health Services

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week, Permanent Part Time (minimum 32 hours per week)

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3

Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour + Annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location: Marrickville Community Health Centre

Requisition ID: REQ666728

About The Role

You will be working at Marrickville Health Centre. Services offered include child and family nursing, medical and allied health, community nursing, oral health, psychiatry, mental health, podiatry and harm reduction.

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. The Senior Occupational Therapist role includes being the vocational representative of the team. This role takes responsibility in supporting consumers to achieve their vocational goals by working with consumers and local disability employment service.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

Bachelor 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.Currently holds a valid NSW driver’s licence (P1 and P2 licence acceptable)

Benefits and Perks!

Accrued Day Off each month (full time only), paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loadingOpportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus Access 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 Benefits

This 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 Health

This 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 (PD2026_004).

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.

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For enquiries, please contact Charlotte Barker via email at charlotte.barker@health.nsw.gov.au

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Applications Close: 18 August 2026

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