CCLHD - Occupational Therapist Level 3 - Brighter Beginnings

Employment Type:  Temporary Full Time, end date: 28 June 2026

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3

Remuneration: $2154.06 - $2223.86 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Central Coast

Requisition ID: REQ566643

Applications Close:  Sunday 15 June at 11.59pm

Interview date: Friday 20 June 2025

Join the Brighter Beginnings team at Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) in a temporary full-time Occupational Therapist Level 3 role, supporting children and their families to grow, connect and reach their full potential from the very start.

About the Role

The clinician provides direct clinical services, coordinates service provision, and works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team. The clinician supports capacity building for health and education staff regarding children's health and development and assists with health promotion activities. The clinician is responsible for implementing specific quality initiatives directed by the Brighter Beginnings Manager and in partnership with other staff. Full participation in quality processes, clinical supervision and professional development is an integral expectation within this role. 

The clinician provides clinical services to client groups and will operate in circumstances of a complex nature requiring advanced practice skills. The clinician is able to demonstrate advanced reasoning skills and operate autonomously with minimal direct clinical supervision. The clinician is involved with the planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting on clinical services for their clinical specialty and the Brighter Beginnings Preschool Checks Initiative. They may also conduct clinical research and participate in the provision of clinical inservice education programs to NSW Health and Department of Education staff and students. The clinician may be delegated an operational/supervisory role under the direction of the Brighter Beginnings Manager and may be required to manage specific tasks or projects.

Working Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

For more information about this role, please view the   Position Description

About You

•        Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Occupational Therapy and registration as an OT with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency with a high level of broad generalist and/or specialist knowledge within OT.
•        Unencumbered driver's license and ability to travel across the district and to other external sites as required
•        National Criminal Record Check
•        Working with Children Check
•        Category A Immunisation

 Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.  

Benefits

•        Work-Life Balance – Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
•        Financial Benefits – Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
•        Health & Wellbeing – Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
•        Career Growth – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

Need More Information?

For role-related queries, please contact:
Julie Hudson

Phone: 0439 359 568

Email: Julie.Hudson@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.

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