Senior Occupational Therapist (Level 3) - Paediatrics, Child and Family Services
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time; 35 hours per week
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $56.68- $58.52 per hour + annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Canterbury Community Health
Requisition ID: REQ565472
Step into a rewarding community paediatric role where you’ll be supported by a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, enjoy a varied and meaningful caseload, and have access to ongoing professional development to grow your skills and career.
About the Role
Sydney Local Health District’s Community Health Centres have a long and proud history of delivering care in the community including prevention, early intervention, assessment, treatment, health maintenance and continuing care services designed to improve and support the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. You will be based at Canterbury Community Health Centre.
The Senior Occupational Therapist provides clinical governance, leadership and expertise within occupational therapy services including the provision of safe, timely, compassionate and high-quality person-centred care. The position provides senior clinical leadership within the Child and Family Occupational Therapy Service including optimising the delivery of paediatric care, as well as supporting the mentoring and development of staff. The position will be required to provide supervision and direction to Level 1/2 staff, allied health assistants and students on placements in accordance with the award. This position collaborates with other Occupational Therapists to provide a District wide service.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Holds a current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist (OT) and experience as an OT Level 2 or higher.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and evaluate quality improvement initiatives and/or research focused on patient/client outcomes.
Benefits and Perks!a
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Meal Entertainment reimbursement up to $2,650 per year
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For enquiries, please contact Gabrielle Jirman on 0448 325 415 or via email at Gabrielle.Jirman@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 5 May 2025
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