Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 4 Remuneration: 131585
- 134775 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging) Hours Per Week: 24 Requisition ID: REQ703444

Location:
Westmead, with occasional travel to the Sydney Children’s Hospital at Randwick to provide clinical support as required. Applications Close: Midnight on 1 November 2026 For role related queries or questions contact Chamila Mendis on [email protected] At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives. As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care. What You'll Be Doing The primary purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, and implement in-depth levels of clinical expertise and extensive specialised knowledge within occupational therapy to provide evidence based, trauma informed and developmentally appropriate assessment and treatment to children and adolescents (0 to 17 years) within the CICADA Drug and Alcohol Service. The CICADA Centre NSW offers Care and Intervention for Children and Adolescents affected by Drugs and Alcohol. A lifespan approach, based in a tertiary paediatric hospital, is delivered through three clinical services: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Service, Family Service and Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Service. Quality improvement, research, teaching and education are essential parts of the CICADA service. The Occupational Therapist will primarily work within the CICADA Adolescent Drug and Alcohol service with adolescents with drug and alcohol use, co-morbid mental health issues and harms associated with substance use. The Occupational Therapist will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive assessment, diagnostic and management service for adolescents attending the centre. In addition, the position will support service delivery through capacity building,



state-wide leadership and research into the prevention of harm to children and adolescents from drugs and alcohol. The Occupational Therapist Will Be Responsible For
• Complete assessment reports.
• Contribute to diagnostic case conference discussions.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team in assessment and management.
• Participate in the Centre’s educational activities of outside services and professionals in NSW.
• Develop educational materials for parents and other health care providers.
• Participate in research activities as appropriate. Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How To Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
• A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
• Responses to the questions below:
• Current AHPRA registration and qualifications recognised by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• Significant postgraduate clinical experience providing evidenced based assessment and treatment for children and/or adolescents and their families, with experience in either mental health, drug and alcohol and/or child at risk issues.
• Ability to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature.
• Demonstrated high level verbal, communication and interpersonal skills, time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improved consumer outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and evaluation of service delivery improvement activities.
• Extensive contemporary experience and knowledge of occupational therapy practice,



as well as demonstrated understanding of the principles of trauma informed care and its application. Child Safe Standards SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Secure 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. Additional Information SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families. Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified. NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement. This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia. An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary part time vacancies. Need more information?
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• Find out more about applying for this position Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [email protected] For technical support please contact 1300 679 367 Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube

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