About The Opportunity

Sydney South West Area Health Service is the largest and fastest growing Area Health Service in New South Wales. Our workforce of around 22,000 people cares for over a fifth of the State’s population across a network of hospitals and community and population health services that extends from the centre of Sydney to the Southern Highlands.

We aim for excellence in patient care, teaching and research; and best practice in every aspect of our service. We believe in ensuring we have an outstanding workforce, equipped with the knowledge and skills to succeed in their chosen field and to meet the health needs of our community. We aim to ensure that each person has an opportunity to build an exciting and rewarding career with us.

Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.

Where You'll Be Working

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background and people with a disability to apply.

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

Salary Packaging

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit for more details.

Workplace Giving Program

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the for more information.

What you'll be doing

The senior occupational therapist provides clinical governance, leadership and expertise within occupational therapy services including the provision of safe, timely, compassionate and high quality person-centered care.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. * Demonstrated advanced senior clinical experience in home visiting, equipment prescription and functional retraining

Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.

Demonstrated experience in the identification of evidence based practice and/or development of treatment protocols

Demonstrated experience participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process.

Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills

Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision, mentoring of staff and/or students

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in a range of programs

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For role related queries or questions contact Megan Holt on 0436 932 301 or via email on Megan.Holt1@health.nsw.gov.au

Interview Date Range: 20/04/2022 – 27/04/2022

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Stepping Up – Close the Gap

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If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on .

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All NSW Health workers are required to have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by 30 September 2021 and two doses by 30 November 2021 or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.