Brighter Beginnings Preschool Health and Development Checks - Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist

1. Full registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. Evidence of extensive clinical experience as a minimum Occupational Therapist Level 2.
2. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously applying professional judgement to conduct specialist paediatric occupational therapy assessments, plan, implement and evaluate interventions for preschool aged children presenting with complex health, developmental and social needs, including the impact of trauma.
3. Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with families and provide trauma-informed care for children from vulnerable families and priority population groups. Ability to engage effectively with families and service providers to provide information, guidance and education about children’s needs to promote optimal child development.
4. Demonstrated high level computer literacy and ability to use health information, telehealth and Microsoft systems. Hold a current unrestricted NSW driver’s licence (P2 licence acceptable) and willingness to travel to community health and early childhood education centres - for work within the scope of the role.

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For role related queries or questions contact Helen Stone on Helen.Stone@health.nsw.gov.au

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Applications Close: 18 December 2024

Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 6 January 2025