A$76,394 – A$109KFull TimeEN
Role title: Occupational Therapist (Level 1-2) - Older People's Mental Health
Role type: Max term contract, full time (Until December 2027)
Department and location: Mental Health, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
Salary: $76,394.31 - $108,986.24 + 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
Monday to Friday role working within the Older People’s Mental Health Service (OPMHS)
Provides high-quality care to clients of the OPMHS, addressing physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs, and supporting communication and involvement of significant others
Provide occupational therapy assessment and interventions for OPMHS clients using standardised occupational therapy frameworks, including functional, cognitive, and sensory assessments, group work, and report writing as required
Support clients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team to implement occupational therapy recommendations, with a focus on recovery-oriented care and discharge planning
Provide care coordination and mental health case management for OPMHS clients, including participation in RACF clinics
Contribute to multidisciplinary clinical review, referral triage, and service activities including care planning, discharge planning, data collection, and participation in quality improvement and student supervision
About you
Current unrestricted NSW Drivers License
Recognised Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy and Current Australian Occupational Therapy Registration (AHPRA)
Able to demonstrate competence, knowledge and experience in the management, treatment and care coordination of persons with a mental illness
Commitment to maximising levels of consumer participation in decision making and choices over treatment and management plans
Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary health care team
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.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 28th May 2026.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
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 indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
