Senior Occupational Therapist (Level 4) - Burudyara Forensic Mental Health Unit

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 4 Remuneration: $131,585 - $134,775 per annum + Superannuation Location: Concord Centre for Mental Health Requisition ID: REQ701473 Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales.

Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

About the Role

The Burudyara Concord Forensic Rehabilitation Mental Health Unit is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility being established as part of the NSW Statewide Mental Health Infrastructure Program. Located on the grounds of the Concord Centre for Mental Health, the Unit will provide rehabilitation for 18 medium secure and 24 low secure forensic mental health bed.

Designed with facilities to meet patients where they’re at and support their pathway to recovery and transition back into the community to live meaningful, purposeful lives significantly expanding access to specialised care. To provide clinical and administrative leadership, setting professional standards, assisting with clinical practice development and coordinating the development of quality and research in Forensic Mental Health Occupational Therapy services in SLHD.

The position will work with the multidisciplinary as a senior clinician ensuring an efficient and effective occupational therapy service is provided to consumers of the service. The position will also provide a support and advisory role for the Forensic Mental Health Service to all stakeholders on the planning and establishment of the Forensic Mental Health Service in SLHD.

The post holder will carry a clinical caseload, be responsible for the clinical supervision of staff/students and will receive ongoing supervision and support from the Head of Department (or delegate). For more information, view the Position Description Ideal Candidate Must hold qualifications recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and hold general registration with AHPRA; and hold a current, unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 licence acceptable).

Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of occupational therapy in mental health and/or forensic mental health services, including a demonstrated working knowledge of the relevant legislation for this caseload. Extensive experience and demonstrated ability in building and maintaining professional and therapeutic relationships through the application of written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Benefits

and Perks Monthly Accrued Day Off Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit Salary. Packaging. Plus Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families Annual influenza vaccination on us!

Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals. For more information, 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. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards . For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’ To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn For enquiries, please contact Sophia Brindle on 0460 038 728 or email at Sophia.Brindle@health.nsw.gov.au . Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now! Applications Close: 29 October 2026 For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’