Occupational Therapist - Older Person's Mental Health

Occupational Therapist – Older Persons Mental Health  

We are seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist who is passionate about supporting older people with mental health needs and delivering recovery-oriented, evidence-based care within a multidisciplinary team. This rewarding opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful difference through assessment, rehabilitation, and collaborative care planning while contributing to innovative mental health programs in a supportive inpatient setting

Our benefits:

Financial: 
12% superannuation 
Salary packaging and novated leasing 
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff) 
Relocation Considerations 
Access to the Welcome Experience

Work-Life Balance: 
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role) 
Paid maternity and parental leave (for more information) 
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Health & Wellbeing: 
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport 
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP) 
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Employment Type: Temporary Full - Time (until 31 October 2027) 
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist – Level 1/2  
Remuneration: $79,419.00 - $113,301.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable) 
Hours Per Week:  38 
Requisition ID: REQ686004 
Location: Wagga Wagga  
 

About the role:  

Join a dedicated multidisciplinary mental health team providing recovery-focused care and rehabilitation programs for older people in an inpatient setting. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions, supporting consumers, families and carers to achieve meaningful recovery outcomes.

Your reasonability’s will include:

• Delivering occupational therapy assessments and evidence-based interventions for older people experiencing mental health challenges. 
• Developing and implementing recovery-focused rehabilitation and therapeutic group programs. 
• Collaborating with consumers, carers, families and multidisciplinary team members to achieve positive health outcomes. 
• Contributing to individualised care planning by identifying consumers’ strengths, goals and functional needs. 
• Providing education, support and clinical advice to consumers, carers and health professionals to promote recovery and independence 
   

Our ideal candidate will:

• Hold an recognised degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 
• Demonstrated experience delivering evidence-based interventions for people experiencing mental illness and working effectively within a multidisciplinary team. 
• A strong understanding of recovery-oriented practice, mental health rehabilitation, and strengths-based care. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with consumers, carers, families and service partners.
• Knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act 2007, a commitment to continuous professional development. 
• A current Class C driver's licence 
• Current Australian working rights  

    
More information:  
 1) Download the Position Description 
 2) Find out more about applying for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Alice Kenny, A/ Manager Mental Health Recovery Unit / Allied Health Manager via Alice.Kenny@health.nsw.gov.au  for a confidential chat.

Applications close: 10 September 2026

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy   
MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds 
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative. 
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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