Child and Family Health Occupational Therapist - Level 1/2
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- Occupational Therapist
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- REQ567094 Requisition #
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- 19 hours ago Post Date
- 🌱 Make a difference in early childhood development
- 🌟 Empower families through education & intervention
- 👩⚕️ Join a multidisciplinary team that puts families first
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Auburn Community Health Centre
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, Cumberland 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 Requirements
- Qualifications: Recognised Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- Registration: Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Selection Criteria
- Recognised Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia.
- Demonstrated experience in providing Paediatric Occupational Therapy services.
- Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with families to provide effective intervention for children within a limited session model.
- Experience working effectively with families from differing psychosocial, socioeconomic and /or culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team within a community setting.
- Highly developed and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English.
- Demonstrated ability to use a range of computer based applications.
Requisition ID: REQ567094
Applications Close: 22nd May 2025
Need more information?
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- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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