Achieve Something Great
Join a passionate and highly skilled multidisciplinary team in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Liverpool Hospital and make a lasting difference in the lives of some of our smallest and most vulnerable patients. As a senior Occupational Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the developmental outcomes of premature and medically complex infants from the very beginning of their journey. Working in a dynamic tertiary referral NICU, you will provide specialist developmental care, neurobehavioural assessment, family-centred intervention, and discharge planning to help infants thrive both in hospital and beyond.
This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical practice with leadership and mentorship. You will guide and support junior occupational therapists, contribute to workforce development, and help shape the future of neonatal and paediatric occupational therapy services within a collaborative and progressive healthcare environment.
Are You the Right Fit?
In this role, you will:
- Deliver specialised developmental care and neuroprotective interventions for premature and medically fragile infants.
- Conduct comprehensive neurobehavioural, sensory and developmental assessments to support individualised care planning.
- Partner closely with families, empowering parents to understand and support their infant’s development and participation in everyday care.
- Lead occupational therapy input into complex discharge planning, ensuring smooth transitions from hospital to home and community services.
- Collaborate with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team including neonatologists, nursing staff, physiotherapists, speech pathologists, social workers and lactation consultants.
- Provide clinical supervision, mentorship and professional support to junior occupational therapists and students, fostering confidence, capability and excellence in practice.
- Drive innovation through participation in quality improvement, education and service development initiatives that enhance outcomes for infants and families.
- Partner with the Occupational Therapy Team Leader and Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist to review and develop innovative models of care, support service planning and contribute to the efficient operational management of the Paediatric Occupational Therapy team.
Selection Criteria
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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
Vaccination Requirements
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
