Allied Health Intake Officer (Occupational Therapist/Orthoptist/Physiotherapist/Social Worker/Speech Pathologist Level 1/2) - CHIL
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 Hours per week) or Part Time (Minimum 16 Hours per week)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist/Orthoptist/Physiotherapist/Social Worker/Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Location: Canterbury Community Health
Requisition ID: REQ672252
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
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.
The Allied Health Intake Officer position is responsible for the completion of multidisciplinary intake for Child and Family Health Services (CFHS), including the allocation and prioritisation of referrals to clinical teams and scheduling of initial appointments where appropriate. This role will be required to consult and collaborate with CFHS Allied Health and Nursing staff.
Ideal Candidate
- Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Orthoptics, Social Work or Speech Pathology with current registration with AHPRA and/or eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association if required.
- Demonstrated commitment to person centred care and NSW Health Core Values and experience of working in multidisciplinary teams to support the needs of children and families.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage with clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and highly developed customer service skills both face to face and over the phone.
Current NSW Driver’s Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month (Full Time employees only), paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- 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 Benefits
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 (PD2026_004).
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.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Anna Kearns on 0436 806 461 or email at Anna.Kearns@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 26 July 2026
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