Where the Sydney OT jobs are
Sydney occupational therapy roles are spread across Parramatta, Chatswood, Liverpool, Penrith, Bondi, Blacktown, and the Inner West. Many clinicians work across two or three sites in a week, so a current driver licence and a comfortable commute are common requirements for community, NDIS, and aged care positions.
Sydney has the deepest allied health market in Australia, with large public hospitals, specialist rehabilitation units, and a dense network of NDIS and private providers. The mix runs from hospital rehabilitation and discharge planning to private paediatric clinics, aged care, and community caseloads funded through the NDIS.
Who hires occupational therapists in Sydney
Major employers include Sydney Local Health District, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Northern Sydney Local Health District, Royal Rehab, and Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Alongside them, smaller private practices, paediatric clinics, and NDIS providers employ a significant share of Sydney OTs, so there is usually more than one route into the local market.
Public health services in NSW generally advertise through central recruitment processes, while private and not-for-profit providers often hire directly. If you want a particular caseload or age group, it is worth approaching clinics before a role is advertised.
OT salaries and conditions in Sydney
Advertised salaries in Sydney typically sit between $85,000 and $115,000 depending on experience, setting, and whether the role is employee or contractor. Public health awards, salary packaging, and paid professional development can add several thousand dollars of value on top of the base figure.
New graduates should compare supervision and onboarding before salary, while experienced clinicians can negotiate for caseload caps, flexible hours, or a clinical specialisation. Always confirm whether travel time, report writing, and training are paid or expected outside billable hours.
Living and working in Sydney
Sydney rewards clinicians who are comfortable with a longer commute or who choose a caseload close to home. Traffic and parking can shape the working day, and many community providers schedule visits by region to keep travel manageable. Think about how far you are willing to travel between clients, whether you need parking, and whether public transport can get you to the sites you will visit. A trial visit or a conversation with a local clinician can save a lot of second-guessing.
Browse the live Sydney vacancies below, or set up a job alert so new roles in your preferred setting reach you as soon as they are approved. If you are open to regional work, the state page covers roles outside the Sydney metro area.