Team Leader, Allied Health - Functional Recovery - The Forensic Hospital - PFT - Malabar

NSW Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network


Date: 8 hours ago
City: Sydney, New South Wales
Contract type: Full time
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38hpw)

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 4

Remuneration: $121,658 - $124,607 p/annum plus superannuation

Location: Malabar

Requisition ID: REQ583337

About The Role

The Team Leader Allied Health Functional Recovery is a senior allied health (Occupational Therapist) leadership position, responsible for the operational oversight, supervision, consultation, professional development and guidance of a multidisciplinary specialist therapy stream.

The stream will focus on building patients’ ability to independently engage in tasks of self-care (activities of daily living); productivity (paid/unpaid work, education, skill acquisition) and leisure.

The Team Leader Allied Health Functional Recovery will participate in the development of occupation-focused services in line with the governance structure of the Forensic Hospital and use their experience as a skilled occupational therapist to provide suitable guidance and consultation on Justice Health NSW and Forensic Hospital services. The Team Leader Functional Recovery is expected to maintain a small clinical load.

Our Location and Service

If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!

Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes. We are a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

If you're passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

Salary & Benefits

Your salary of $121,658 - $124,607 + super and leave loading is just the beginning. You’ll also have access to:

  • Additional environmental allowances may apply
  • Access to salary packaging benefits.
  • Fitness passport (if you’re eligible)
  • Fantastic training & education opportunities available
  • Free parking at Malabar


Please note that this is a vaccination category A position, if successful you will need to provide proof of vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and influenza.

Ready to Apply?

The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:

  • Describe your experience leading a team within a mental health setting.
  • Tell us about a time you turned a strategic direction into a positive clinical outcome.


Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Jerome Chong on [email protected]

Applications Close: Wednesday 16th July 11:59pm

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