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Requisition ID: REQ686059
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until July 2027
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $61.31 to $63.29 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 8 hours per week
Location: Wallsend Campus
Applications Close: Sunday 6th September 2026
About the role and where you will be working
Join the SNF Plus Pilot as an Occupational Therapist Level 3 for 8 hours per week and make a meaningful difference for vulnerable children and families across Greater Newcastle.
Based at Wallsend, you’ll work alongside an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team including Child and Family Health Nurses, Social Workers and Allied Health Clinicians.
You’ll bring your expertise to weekly case reviews, provide clinical consultation, and work directly with families through home visits and telehealth.
This is a great opportunity to use your specialist skills in a collaborative, family-centred and flexible service.
About you
We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Level 3 Occupational Therapist with expertise in infant and child development, sensory processing, participation and functional skills.
You’ll be compassionate, collaborative and innovative, with the ability to identify concerns early, build strong relationships with families and provide practical, family-centred support to help children reach their developmental potential.
You’ll be supported by an experienced Child and Family Health and Allied Health team, with orientation provided on commencement. Ongoing mandatory education requirements apply.
Requirements
Hold qualifications recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and holds general registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia/AHPRA.
Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness and ability to travel for work purposes
What we can offer:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
Additional information:
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An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
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To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
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We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
How to apply:
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
Extensive experience in assessment, planning and evaluating occupational interventions in working with children aged 0-2 years presenting with a variety of developmental difficulties/diagnoses.
Demonstrated capacity to provide clinical consultation in partnership with the child and family health nurse and facilitate case review, in the context of family centred casework within a community based multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated ability to provide information, advice and education to clients, carers and other professionals including: anticipatory guidance, treatment intervention, and appropriate use of equipment and management strategies to facilitate progress and promote optimal development of the child.
Need more information?
about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Margaret Ridgway on
[email protected]
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via
[email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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