Child and Family Health Occupational Therapist
Support children to achieve their developmental potential through a diverse caseload across community, home, and education settings.
Join a collaborative multidisciplinary Child and Family Health team.
Job Details
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 27/06/2027)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: $***** - $***** per hour
Hours per Week: 38
Location: Mount Druitt & Doonside Community Health Centres
Where you'll be working: Communities in Mount Druitt and Doonside, collaborating with nursing and allied health professionals to deliver high‐quality services supporting children during their most key years of development.
What You'll Be Doing
Provide evidence‐based assessment and intervention services to children up to 8 years of age with developmental, neurological and motor challenges.
Assess, triage and deliver 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.
Essential Criteria
Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Recognised Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
Selection Criteria




Recognised Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Current driver's licence valid within Australia.
Demonstrated experience in providing paediatric occupational therapy services.
Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with families to provide effective intervention for children within a limited session model.
Experience working effectively with families from differing psychosocial, socioeconomic and/or culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team within a community setting.
Highly developed and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English.
Demonstrated ability to use a range of computer‐based applications.
EEO Statements
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply, and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustments 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.
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.
Requisition Details
Requisition ID: REQ******
Applications Close: 26th July ****
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📌 Child And Family Health Occupational Therapist (New South Wales)
🏢 Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 New South Wales