Level 1/2 Occupational Therapist- PaediatricJoin 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 workingThis 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 OpportunityThe 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 YouWe are looking for someone who has the ability to display the below attributesRequirementsOccupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRADemonstrated experience working within a paediatric Occupational Therapy serviceDemonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time and set priorities.What we can offer youRelocating?




The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.Proximity to shopping and other servicesMonthly 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 balanceSalary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasingFitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your familyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersAdditional informationAn 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 ApplicantsSalary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter Recent 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.
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📌 Level 1/2 Occupational Therapist- Paediatric (New South Wales)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 New South Wales