Job Description:

Role Title: Occupational Therapist
Role Type: Fixed term, Full-time
Department and Location: Allied Health, The Mater Hospital, North Sydney
Salary: Based on Statement of Service and previous experience.

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:

This is a 9-month fixed term contract ending in Dec 2026.
To provide Occupational Therapy service to hospital inpatients.
To carry out assessment of patient’s functional ability (i.e. self-care, functional mobility, transfers, home management) considering patient’s physical, cognitive and social situation, and plan appropriate treatment interventions.
To provide patient education and intervention regarding safety and independence at home, functional precautions and correct use of equipment.
To document all occupational therapy interventions in the patient’s medical record.
To maintain accurate patient statistics.
To participate in Multidisciplinary Team Quality Improvement Programs.

About You:

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
Post-graduate private or public hospital experience at least one year.
Current AHPRA registration.
Current Drivers Licence.
Mid-week availability a must.
Evidence of the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary 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 Mater:

In this role you will be based at the Mater hospital, North Sydney.

One of Sydney’s premier private hospitals.
Close by to train stations at North Sydney, St Leonards, and Crows Nest, and buses on Pacific Highway.
The only Australian hospital that is a member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres.
Core specialties include Obstetrics, Orthopaedics including hip and knee joint replacements, bone and sports injuries, cardiology, cancer care and surgery, lung and vascular medicine, ear, nose and throat surgery, urology, endocrine surgery, and neurosurgery.

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:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.

The closing date for applications is 1st Apr 2026

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Closing Date:

1 April 2026 11:59pm

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 indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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