Occupational Therapist

ID: SYD-MED-003

Location: Sydney

Your New Company

Our client is a respected not-for-profit aged care provider dedicated to delivering high-quality and culturally inclusive services across New South Wales. With a strong commitment to innovation and person-centred care, the organisation strives to provide a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment for residents and staff alike.

Your New Role

The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for delivering manual handling training and ongoing support to nursing and care staff, ensuring safe practices that protect both employees and residents. This is a part-time role (3 days per week, 8 hours per day), requiring travel between multiple aged care facilities within the Sydney Metropolitan area.

Job Responsibilities

·       Develop and deliver manual handling training programs for clinical and care staff.

·       Assess current practices and identify opportunities for improvement.

·       Provide on-site coaching and support to ensure safe and effective manual handling techniques.

·       Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training and update content where required.

·       Collaborate with the clinical team to recommend equipment and environmental modifications.

·       Maintain accurate training records and prepare regular reports on outcomes.

·       Keep up to date with legislation, standards, and best practices in manual handling.

·       Engage effectively with staff from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Job Requirements

·       Degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration.

·       Demonstrated experience delivering manual handling training in a healthcare or aged care setting.

·       Experience in functional assessments and equipment prescription.

·       Knowledge of aged care legislation, safety standards, and manual handling protocols.

·       Strong facilitation and training skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·       Fluent in English, with Cantonese and Mandarin highly regarded.

·       Current Police Check with no disclosable outcomes.

·       Valid Driver’s Licence (essential, for travel between sites).

·       Minimum 3 years’ clinical experience (preferred).

Salary & Benefits

·       Pay from $44.58 per hour plus superannuation.

·       Part-time: 24 hours per week (3 x 8-hour shifts).

·       Salary packaging options available.

·       Employee assistance program and referral bonus.

·       Supportive, multicultural team environment.

·       Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Referrals

If you know talented professionals who would excel in this role, we welcome your referrals. A referral bonus is offered for successful hires.

How to Apply

If you're interested in this position, please forward your updated CV to recruitment@mandarintalents.com.au.
If this opportunity doesn’t align with your career path, we’d be happy to discuss other confidential opportunities with you.

About Us

We are a bilingual recruitment consultancy connecting Chinese-speaking professionals with Australian educational institutions and businesses. We value professionalism, efficiency, and long-term partnerships.