Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 Location : Station St Office Remuneration : $76,364.00 - $108,943.00 per annum Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ647639 Applications Close : 19/05/2026 With CORE Values of C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role. About Us Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions. NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centers. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs. We are seeking a passionate and recovery‑oriented Occupational Therapist to join our integrated community homelessness mental health service. In this role, you will work closely with consumers and their families, delivering high‑quality, person‑centered occupational therapy that supports meaningful participation and improved wellbeing. You will provide specialist assessment along with evidence‑based individual and group interventions designed to enhance occupational engagement and promote recovery. As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will also take on care coordination responsibilities or contribute to the broader functioning of the service where required, ensuring consumers receive seamless and responsive support. This position offers the opportunity to build strong, proactive partnerships with internal and external service providers, helping to strengthen collaborative pathways and improve outcomes for people experiencing homelessness and mental health challenges. Apply Now! Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees Accrued Day Off (ADO) Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging Novated Leasing Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Fitness Passport NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply. NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here. What you will bring to the role Degree in Occupational Therapy with current Occupational Therapy registration with the Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Demonstrated knowledge in mental health assessments and documentation and a working understanding of the NSW Mental Health Act and related regulation. Demonstrated ability to utilise occupational therapy assessments and interventions to support consumers’ recovery utilising independent professional judgement and seeking supervision in line with level of experience, knowledge and skills. An understanding of recovery orientation, including collaborating with consumers, their families and carers to achieve outcomes that support consumers’ recovery. Demonstrated highly effective interpersonal skills, the ability to work autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team,as well as the ability to work effectively with service partners to support consumers’ recovery. Able to participate as a member of the team in quality improvement activities, development of policies and procedures and clinical research. Demonstrated high level written documentation, computer competency and oral communication skills. Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Chua on Jessica.Chua1@health.nsw.gov.au