Child and Family Health Occupational Therapist

·         Support children's growth through evidence-based, family-focused care.

·         Work with friendly, collaborative multidisciplinary health team.

·         Make a real different in kids’ lives within a vibrant community setting.

Join our community health team, supporting children (0–8) with expert, family-focused care in a warm, multidisciplinary setting.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 6 Months)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2 
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Doonside & The Hills Community Health Centre’s

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

What you'll be doing 
The Integrated and Community Health Child and Family Health Service provides services to address the health and developmental needs of children in a community context. Nursing and Allied Health services are provided in a person and family centred integrated care model.

Occupational Therapists provide evidence based assessment and therapy intervention services to children up to 8 years of age within a community health setting and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

·         Registration: Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) 

·         Qualifications: Recognised Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy 

Selection Criteria:

1.     Recognised Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

2.     Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia.

3.     Demonstrated experience in providing Paediatric Occupational Therapy services.

4.     Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with families to provide effective intervention for children within a limited session model.

5.     Experience working effectively with families from differing psychosocial, socioeconomic and /or culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

6.     Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team within a community setting.

7.     Highly developed and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English.

8.     Demonstrated ability to use a range of computer based applications.

 
Requisition ID: REQ591724
Applications Close: 28^th August 2025
 

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·         For inquiries about the role, contact Alison Harding on Alison.Harding@health.nsw.gov.au