This is a Occupational Therapist role with Northern Sydney Local Health District based in Sydney, NSW, AU Northern Sydney Local Health District Role Seniority - junior, mid level More about the Occupational Therapist role at Northern Sydney Local Health District The Adolescent Inpatient Mental Health Unit (Brolga) is located in Hornsby. Our service provides a safe and therapeutic environment for 12–17-year-olds experiencing mental health problems. If you have a passion for leadership and developing a collaborative culture together, we would love to hear from you. Brolga is a great environment to work with a highly skilled team, supporting with young people and their families. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 Remuneration: $1,463.51 - $2,087.89 per week Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ646567 Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives. Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling. Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals. Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism. Where you'll be working The Adolescent Inpatient Mental Health Unit (Brolga) is located in Hornsby. What You'll Be Doing Delivery of occupational therapy interventions on an individual and group basis. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment, and occupational therapy intervention for consumers within the inpatient adult mental health services and rehabilitation program areas based at Hornsby Hospital. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply. Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and full registration with AHPRA. Experience in mental health assessment, care coordination and treatment/interventions, including group work. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Occupational Therapy models of practice for mental health interventions. Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, including clinical documentation and computer literacy. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Allen Morfoot on Allen.Morfoot@health.nsw.gov.au 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 . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. The team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Applications Close: 20 March 2026 Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Northern Sydney Local Health District team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Delivering occupational therapy interventions Assessing consumers Coordinating care Key Strengths Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Experience in mental health assessment ️ High level verbal and written communication skills A Final Note: This is a role with Northern Sydney Local Health District not with Hatch.
