Occupational Therapist - Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Service presso Svha
Svha · Sydney, Australia · Onsite
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Job Description:
Role title: Occupational Therapist - Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Service
Role type: Permanent Full-time
Role grade: Grade 1-2
Department and location: Community Mental Health, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
Salary: $73,427 - $104,752. + Super + Salary Packaging
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About the role
Deliver individualised, evidence-based Occupational Therapy care to adults living within the St Vincent’s catchment to support functional recovery and independence
Collaborate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement measurable, goal-oriented treatment plans
Facilitate both individual and group-based interventions, including psychoeducation, health promotion, and relapse prevention.
Support patient flow and recovery through effective discharge planning and coordination with community, inpatient, and mental health services
Contribute to service development, clinical research, and continuous quality improvement within a supportive, growth-oriented team environment
About you
Registered with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist with an unrestricted NSW Driver’s License.
Demonstrated core competency skills in mental health in regard to functional assessments and interventions for people experiencing mental health difficulties.
Ability to work collaboratively with consumers within a strength focused and recovery-oriented framework.
Demonstrated experience working within a multi-disciplinary team in a mental health setting.
Experience working in collaboration with a range of stakeholders such as NDIS, non-government organisations and community groups.
Experience and commitment to working with clients experiencing complex needs, including homelessness, drug and alcohol use and forensic issues.
Why work at St Vincent’s?
Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.
A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 24 November 2025
Please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role, ensuring to address each criteria
For further information contact Prevention, Recovery & Rehabilitation Manager, Esther Sim on [email protected]
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
View Reconciliation Action Plan
