Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Wyong Central Community Health Centre
Requisition ID: REQ685092
Applications Close: Sunday 13th September 2026 at 11:59pm
Join NSW Health and Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) in this exciting opportunity to shape the future of young people on the Central Coast. Based in Wyong, this role partners with vulnerable young people with complex needs to access OT support. Be part of a dynamic, youth-focused multidisciplinary team where your expertise, support and compassion will ensure young people receive effective healthcare to work towards managing their care and being as independent as possible.
About the Opportunity
CCLHD have a unique opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist at Youth Health.
Based in Wyong, Youth Health supports the health and wellbeing needs of young people aged 12-24 years with multiple vulnerabilities and/or chronic and complex illness and disability. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful contribution as part of a dedicated youth specialist multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively alongside professionals in psychology, social work, nursing, medical and Aboriginal Health.
Professional supervision and peer support is encouraged within the team with strong links to the CCLHD Occupational Therapy Department.
This role will be 24 hours across a Monday to Friday week. Hours of work can be negotiated.
What you will be doing:
- Provide and review OT services within the Youth Health team, ensuring the provision of care meets the needs of young people accessing the service.
- Capacity building & goal-based therapy to improve the occupational performance skills of young people in a client centred model.
- Short to medium term intervention with care navigation alongside psychology, social work, nursing, medical and Aboriginal health workers in a multidisciplinary team.
- Delivery of care in a hybrid model of centre based and mobile
- Develop and deliver programs to support young people with chronic illness or disability to manage their care and be as independent as possible.
- Support for families with complex needs to access supports and services in the community to build their capacity and support network.
- Collaborate with other professionals to deliver coordinated care and promote integration with other internal LHD and external services to ensure coordinated and integrated care pathways.
- Consultation to OTs both within the LHD and external to the organisations pertaining to specialised OT practice within youth/adolescent populations.
- Work alongside CCLHD OT department to provide specialist OT support to young people with chronic and complex health conditions and young people with multiple vulnerabilities.
About You
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Need More Information?
Emma Merlino
Phone: 02 4356 9347
Email: [email protected]
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
- Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
- Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
Stay Connected
You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
