Job Description:

Role title: Occupational Therapist — Transitional Aged Care Programme
Role type: Two positions available — Maximum-term Part-time (32 hours per week) until June 2027, and Maximum-term Full-time until February 2026
Role grade: Grade 1-2
Department and location: TACP, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
Salary: $73,427.07 - $104,752.76 (Pro-rata) + Super

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 comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment and evidence-based treatment for clients on the Transitional Aged Care Program in the community.
Identify patients’ occupational needs through standardised and functional assessments, designing tailored, patient-centred interventions focused on therapy, discharge planning, and efficient patient flow.
Manage cases effectively, liaising with community services, healthcare providers, and support networks to ensure coordinated care and appropriate referrals.
Actively contribute to quality improvement and research initiatives within the Transitional Aged Care Program.
Educate the Transitional Aged Care Team and other community groups, while responsibly managing occupational therapy equipment and organisational resources.

About you

You’re a qualified and AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist with a Full Class C Drivers License
You bring proven experience in community settings and have a passion for delivering compassionate care to our vulnerable populations.
Confident in applying clinical reasoning and exercising sound professional judgment in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
A natural communicator who thrives in a team, building strong relationships with patients, families, and colleagues alike
Committed to continuous improvement, with a demonstrated history of contributing to quality initiatives and evidence-based practice

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

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.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 5 December 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