Level 1/2 Occupational Therapist- Paediatric
Join our passionate team as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, empowering children to build confidence, develop essential skills, and thrive in their everyday lives.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until July **** Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 Remuneration: $***** - $***** per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Hours Per Week: 14 Requisition ID: REQ****** Location: Cessnock District Hospital Applications Close: Sunday, 25th October ****
Where you'll be working
This position is part of the Cessnock/Kurri Occupational Therapist team.
This team covers inpatient services, rehabilitation services and outpatient (adult and paediatric) services within the Cessnock/Kurri LGAs.
The position is within our small paediatric team and will be based at Cessnock Hospital.
The Opportunity
The candidate is responsible for the outpatient paediatric service.
This service provides assessment and therapy for children 0-18 years.
(Noting that children 8 years and over are seen for assessment only).
Children who can access the service include: Children identified as having difficulties with fine motor, gross motor, emotional regulation, sensory processing, attention, delayed milestones, handwriting, ADLs (feeding, toileting, dressing).
The position reports to the Cessnock/Kurri Site Senior Occupational Therapist.
You will be supported with regular supervision sessions with site senior occupational therapist and a thorough orientation process.
About You
We are looking for someone who has the ability to display the below attributes
Requirements
Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
Demonstrated experience working within a paediatric Occupational Therapy service
Demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time and set priorities.
What we can offer you
Relocating?




The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.
Proximity to shopping and other services
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional information
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia.
Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Information for Applicants
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health 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.
Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via @salarypackagingplus.com.au or *************.
Hunter Current England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch 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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📌 Level 1/2 Occupational Therapist- Paediatric (New South Wales)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 New South Wales