CAMHS Senior Occupational Therapist
Lead, shape, and support young minds - join CAMHS as a Senior OT in a team where every voice matters.
Remuneration: $61.35 - $62.84 per hour + super
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until September 2026
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 4
Location: Newcastle Community Health Service
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ590726
Applications Close: Sunday, 10th August 2025
Where you'll be working:
An exciting opportunity has come up for an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join our supportive and dynamic team at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). CAMHS is a specialist mental health service that assesses and treats young people 0 – 17 years of age and their families/carers who are living in the HNE Local Health District (LHD). Young people referred to the service have complex and severe mental health problems that significantly impact on most aspects of their functioning and development. The successful applicant will be based at 621 Hunter Street Newcastle with the CAMHS Greater Newcastle team however may be required to travel to other parts of HNELHD within work time.
About the role:
As an Occupational Therapist within Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service you will provide a high-quality assessment, treatment and case coordination service to children, young people, and their families/caregivers. You will provide discipline specific expertise to the multi-disciplinary team discussion and work alongside a supportive team of Aboriginal Mental Health Clinicians, Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Dietetic, and Speech Pathology disciplines.
In HNELHD CAMHS, we provide Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Family Based Assessments. Our model of care supports individual, dyadic and family therapy treatment with specialised support within the team and in supervision. This workplace values discipline specific interventions in additional to the development of specialised mental health assessment skills and therapeutic interventions. The support provided within the team, our CAMHS network and other partners creates an effective workplace to specialised intervention for complex presentations.
As the senior Occupational Therapist for CAMHS you will provide professional leadership to the CAMHS OT Network – including professional supervision, orientation, support, and professional development of CAMHS OTs.
As part of our supportive team, you'll receive direct line management from the CAMHS Service Manager, guidance from the CAMHS Greater Newcastle Team Leader and professional support & guidance from the Head of Discipline Occupational Therapy. You will work within a team of experienced Clinical Psychologists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Registered Nurses, Dietitians, Speech Pathologists, Aboriginal Mental Health Clinicians and Psychiatrists. Additionally, you'll be part of the Occupational Therapist network and benefit from regular clinical supervision and access to continuous training and educational programs.
Requirements:
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy recognised by the OT Board of Australia and current registration with AHPRA.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Fionna Murphy on Fionna.Murphy@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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