Employment Type: Full Time and Part time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: Up to 38 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ666884
Applications Close: Thursday 16th July 2026 at 11.59pm
Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your leadership and expertise make a genuine difference? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist Level 3 to play a key leadership role within our service.
NSW Health supports flexible work practices. Job share and part-time applications are welcome.
About the Opportunity
CCLHD is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist for our Brighter Beginnings Team. Brighter Beginnings is an early childhood initiative delivering health and developmental checks to 4‑year‑olds before school. The program is delivered in Early Learning Centres across the Central Coast.
This role will be directly involved in screening children’s development and planning a pathway forward in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.
Regular clinical supervision and strong professional links to the Paediatric Occupational Therapy team are well supported.
In this role you will:
• Provide high-level, evidence-informed occupational therapy services to clients, families/carers, and health professionals for complex cases, operating with a high degree of independence.
• Exercise advanced clinical reasoning and independent professional judgement in managing complex cases requiring adaptation of standard approaches.
• Actively contribute to team and organisational priorities, including supervision, quality improvement, research, and allied health initiatives.
• Provide mentoring and clinical supervision to less experienced staff and students.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to support coordinated and effective care delivery.
• Facilitate continuity of care through engagement with community providers and services.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
You are a confident, adaptable clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance clinical complexity with leadership responsibilities.
We are looking for someone who has:
• Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical experience with complex patient presentations and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proven ability to supervise and mentor staff and students to support professional growth.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving quality improvement, innovation, and research activities.
• Advanced clinical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Capacity to provide high-level education, advice, and support to enhance service delivery.
• Unencumbered driver’s licence and willingness to travel across the District.
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
List any other team/role/service specific benefits as well as our EVP
- 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?
Julie Hudson
Phone: 0439 359 568
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. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
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.
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