Occupational Therapist

Empower kids to thrive - deliver specialist rehab care as a paediatric OT in a supportive, multi-disciplinary Newcastle-based team

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time - Until December 2025
Hours per week: 24
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $56.69 - $58.52 per hour + super + salary packaging
Requisition ID: REQ575877
Location: Newcastle Community Health
Applications Close: Sunday, 20^th July 2025

This is a Level 3 position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 3 applicants, applications from Level 1 and 2 will be considered. The selection criteria reflects the requirements for a Level 3 applicant. Responses from Level 1 or 2 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards Level 3. The expected performance of the incumbent will be commensurate with his/her years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for Level 3.

About the role:

HNEkidsRehab are looking for a passionate, experienced Occupational Therapist with a focus on client-centred care to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of evidence-based Occupational therapy input, working with other allied health and medical professionals to provide care for children attending specialist clinics and blocks of rehabilitation. You would be working in a community-based clinic setting to perform assessments and interventions for children who are receiving rehabilitation care. Education, professional development and ongoing supervision is embedded within this role, with the successful candidate being a source of knowledge for paediatric occupational therapy for other teams and clinicians. 

As a service, HNEkidsRehab provides a specialist medically led, multi-disciplinary approach to rehabilitative care for children, young people and families residing within the Child Healthcare Network, Northern. You would be working predominantly in an outpatient health setting in Newcastle, providing high-quality services to children requiring rehab care in the cerebral palsy and movement disorders clinic and toxin clinic. Working across the other service streams as needed to provide rehabilitation care for children attending intensive rehab blocks is also an aspect of this role.

This position may also involve working with children and young people in their home and school environments. Attendance at outreach clinics (including overnight stays) across the Northern Child Health Network as part of this service may also be a component of this role. 

You won’t be working alone. Working within HNEkidsRehab allows opportunity for support as part of the collaborative team around the child and family. Ongoing professional development is encouraged; and support in ongoing education and development of your occupational therapy clinical skills will be provided relevant to your role. There is opportunity for networking across the district and NSW paediatric Rehabilitation Services. As part of this position, participation in supervision is required. 

As our ideal candidate, you will:

• Love working with the paediatric population and provide a high-quality Occupational therapy service to children and their families.
• Be a collaborative team player, with the ability to work within a dynamic, specialised, multi-disciplinary team.
• Have relevant expertise and experience in paediatric Occupational therapy, specifically in rehabilitation (Cerebral palsy and movement disorders).
• Have a desire to continue to improve the service provision of HNEkidsRehab, ensuring evidence-based practice.
• Motivated and enthusiastic, with an interest in problem solving and improving service delivery.  

Requirements:

• Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with Authority to Practice with AHPRA. 

Benefits:

• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance 
• 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 
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part-time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Gai Lovell at Gai.Lovell@health.nsw.gov.au  

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 

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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. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.  

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.  

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  

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