Senior Occupational Therapist - Chronic and Complex Care

Job Description:

• Role title: Senior Occupational Therapist - Chronic and Complex Care
• Role type: Permanent Part-time (20 Hours Per Week)
• Role grade: Grade 3
• Department and location:  Chronic and Complex Care Services, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
• Salary: $112,396 - $116,038 p.a. + 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

• Provide advanced Occupational Therapy services to patients in Community Palliative Care and Heart Lung Chronic Care, using evidence-based assessments and interventions tailored to individual needs.
• Manage complex clinical presentations independently, applying advanced clinical reasoning and adapting practice to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives and service evaluations to enhance Occupational Therapy practice within Community Palliative Care and Heart Lung Chronic Care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including service managers and key stakeholders, to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care aligned with current models and best practice.
• Provide specialist advice and mentorship to Occupational Therapists across the service and wider networks, supporting professional development and service excellence.

About You

• You’re an AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist with a Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy, bringing specialist clinical expertise and extensive experience in Palliative Care, Haematology/Oncology, Motor Neuron Disease, COPD, Transplant, or other life-limiting conditions.
• Skilled in providing clinical supervision to Occupational Therapists, students, and support staff, fostering professional growth and a positive team culture.
• A confident clinical manager experienced in service planning and leading quality improvement projects to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Actively involved in teaching, consultation, and multidisciplinary collaboration, with well-developed communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to the Philosophy, Mission, and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia, holding a current unrestricted NSW Class C Driver’s License.

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 26 September 2025

• Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.
• For more information please contact TalentHealthNSW@svha.org.au 

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 indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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