Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Location: Site Negotiable within Coastal Network
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 – $60.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: 34
Requisition ID: REQ675871
Applications Close: 12 July 2026
Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
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As part of the Brighter Beginnings team, our Occupational Therapists play a vital role in early intervention pathways for young children. Your expertise will support positive developmental outcomes and enable meaningful improvements in the lives of children and their families.
This is an opportunity to be part of something bigger—make a real difference in your community while growing your career in rural health.
Support for
Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
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Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
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What you'll be doing
The Paediatric Occupational Therapist will
Provide health and development check screening services aligned with the Brighter Beginnings Initiative: a collaboration between NSW Health and NSW Department of Education to provide early identification, and early intervention pathways to children in the year before school.
Provide high quality evidence based clinical occupational therapy assessment and therapy to children aged 4 and above on community health waiting lists.
The Paediatric Occupational Therapist will also be responsible for supporting and developing skills and knowledge in paediatrics for generalist Occupational Therapists in the district.
Selection Criteria
Relevant qualifications as an Occupational Therapist and currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
Demonstrated, recent and relevant experience in paediatric clinical practice, including, assessment and intervention with preschool and school aged children, group work skills, and case management in the community health setting.
Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation.
Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, time management and computer literacy, and ability to analyse, interpret and implement evidence-based practice.
Demonstrated experience providing clinical supervision to staff and/or students.
Demonstrated experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of paediatric education sessions to a variety of groups.
Demonstrated experience participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process and evidence-based practice.
Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires, which may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team
Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Southern NSW 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.
At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. For more information, click here
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact
[email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au
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For role related queries or questions contact Sonia Bonora on 0447 501 806 or
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