Requisition ID: REQ705295
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $121,568.00 - $125,507.00 per annum+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Narellan and Ingleburn Community Health Centre
Applications close: 15/11/26
Contact: Jessica Sheaves on 8796 8778 |
[email protected]
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Excellent
As a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist in our vibrant community health team, you’ll champion the growth, confidence, and independence of children aged 0–12 years, working shoulder‑to‑shoulder with families, educators, and multidisciplinary colleagues. This is your chance to shape early development, lead innovative practice, and bring your expertise to a service that values creativity, connection, and child‑centred care.
Are You the Right Fit?
- Lead and inspire –
- Mentor and support developing clinicians while promoting excellence in paediatric occupational therapy practice.
- Make a meaningful difference –
- Partner with children, families, and caregivers to develop practical, family-centred goals that enhance everyday participation and wellbeing.
- Varied and rewarding caseload –
- Work with children presenting with developmental, sensory, motor, and functional needs across home, school, and community environments.
- Collaborative team culture –
- Join a multidisciplinary team of speech pathologists, physiotherapists, nurses, and allied health assistants committed to delivering high-quality care.
- Grow your career –
- Benefit from ongoing professional development, clinical supervision, and leadership opportunities within NSW Health.
This is an excellent prospect for a passionate clinician who enjoys working collaboratively, values family-centred care, and is committed to helping children achieve their full potential. Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer, with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and significant experience in the provision of occupational therapy services within Paediatrics.
- Demonstrated experience participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision, mentoring of staff and/or students. Demonstrated experience in the identification of evidence based practice and/or development of treatment protocols.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.
- Position Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
- How to Apply
- Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
- Diversity, Culture &
- Inclusion
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact
[email protected]
- We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee,
multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
- Aboriginal Workforce
- For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact
[email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job –
- Why Work With Us?
- Financial Perks
- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full-time employees
- Work-Life Balance
- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
- Grow Your Career
- Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
- Health &
- Wellbeing
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
- Vaccination Requirements
- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
- Child Safe Employment
- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe workplace 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.
- Temporary Positions
- For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
📌 Senior Occupational Therapist (Lvl 3) - Healthy Kids and Families - Perm FT (Sydney)
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney