Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Full time
Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist (Lvl 3) - Temp FT

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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until 24.May.2026

Location: Rosemeadow, Narellan, Ingleburn and Wollondilly Community Health Centre

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3

Remuneration: $2,154.06 - $2,223.86 per week

Requisition ID: REQ601394

Application Close Date: 14/09/2025

Interview Date Range: 17/09/2025 – 24/09/2025

Contact Details: Jennifer Seage – 0481 466 490 Jennifer.seage@health.nsw.gov.au

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position

About The Opportunity

Are you a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist with a passion for paediatric care and community health? South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a dedicated Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist to clinically lead and support our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will provide high-quality, family-centred care to children and young people aged 0-12years, while also contributing to service development, quality improvement and supervising junior Occupational Therapists.

We're looking for someone with strong clinical expertise in paediatrics, proven leadership capabilities, and a flexible, reliable approach to care. You'll be working in a supportive multidisciplinary environment where your ability to collaborate, innovate, and advocate for clients will be highly valued. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families across our diverse community, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

The senior occupational therapist provides clinical governance, leadership and expertise within occupational therapy services including the provision of safe, timely, compassionate and high quality person-centered care.

Where You'll Be Working

South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.

The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney's new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.

As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

  • Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer, with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Describe your experience in providing advanced, person-centred paediatric occupational therapy care in a healthcare setting. How do you ensure your practice aligns with evidence-based approaches?
  • Outline your experience providing clinical supervision or mentoring to junior occupational therapists or students. How did you support their development and ensure competency in their practice?
  • Describe your approach to managing competing priorities and maintaining high levels of organisation and time management in a busy clinical environment.
  • Can you describe a Quality Improvement project or service change you led or were involved in? What was the problem and what was the outcome?
  • 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.

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ???? Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ???? background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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