Support children to achieve their developmental potential
Diverse caseload across community, home and education settings
Join a collaborative multidisciplinary Child and Family Health team
Assess, manage and build children's functional, developmental and motor skills through evidence-based therapy in community health.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 27/06/202
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Mount Druitt & Doonside Community Health Centre’s
Where you'll be working
Join the Child and Family Health Service across Mount Druitt and Doonside Community Health Centres, where you'll help children and families achieve meaningful developmental outcomes within their local community. Working within an integrated, family-centred model of care, you'll collaborate with experienced nursing and allied health professionals to deliver high-quality services that support children during their most important years of development.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive multidisciplinary environment that values innovation, professional growth and positive outcomes for children and their families.
- Be part of a dedicated Child and Family Health multidisciplinary team
- Deliver services across clinics, homes, preschools, schools and community settings
- Work with children and families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Access ongoing professional development, supervision and learning opportunities
- Contribute to a service focused on inclusion, collaboration and evidence-based practice
What you'll be doing
As a Child and Family Health Occupational Therapist, you will provide evidence-based assessment and intervention services to children up to 8 years of age experiencing developmental, neurological and motor challenges. You'll work closely with families, educators and healthcare professionals to support children in achieving their developmental goals and maximising participation in everyday activities.
- Assess, triage and provide therapy for children with developmental, neurological and motor difficulties
- Deliver individual, group and educational interventions tailored to each child's needs
- Develop family-centred treatment plans and partner with parents and carers to achieve goals
- Provide education and specialist advice to families, schools, preschools and community stakeholders
- Participate in quality improvement, service development, research and multidisciplinary case planning
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 Criteria:
- Registration: Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Qualifications: Recognised Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
Selection Criteria:
1. Recognised Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia
3. Demonstrated experience in providing Paediatric Occupational Therapy services.
4. Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with families to provide effective intervention for children within a limited session model.
5. Experience working effectively with families from differing psychosocial, socioeconomic and /or culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
6. Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team within a community setting.
7. Highly developed and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English.
8. Demonstrated ability to use a range of computer based applications
Requisition ID: REQ674045
Applications Close: 26th July 2026
Need more information?
- about applying for this position.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Angela Stankovska at [email protected]
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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.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
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