Occupational Therapist

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 24 hours per week (Mon – Wed) until May 2026

Location: Hoxton Park Community Health Centre

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3

Remuneration: $ $58.52 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ600456

Application Close Date: 31/08/2025

Interview Date Range: 03/09/ /09/2025

Contact Details: Kate Tylor – |

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

About the Opportunity

Primary and Community Health are looking for a driven, enthusiastic and experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist to work within their highly skilled Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks team.

You will have the opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team providing health and developmental screening in early education settings and providing assessment, intervention and capacity building and direct care pathways for children in SWSLHD.

This role is a truly unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children in the area. You will be a compassionate, understanding and adaptable person who is ready to become a leader. We are looking for someone who is truly passionate about their role and team whilst delivering a family centred service, in consultation with clients and carers/families.

You will be working with a small multidisciplinary team who are highly supportive of each other. You will have great communication skills and be ready to progress both your own career and skills but also empower your team. You will have the opportunity to share your knowledge and network within the wider healthcare team and the Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks team.

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What You'll be Doing

The senior occupational therapist provides clinical governance, leadership, and expertise within the Primary and Community Health paediatric occupational therapy services including the provision of safe, timely, compassionate, and high-quality person-centered care. This position will support the implementation of the Brighter Beginnings preschool health and development screening, and will provide assessment, early intervention, capacity building and direct care pathways for children in SWSLHD.

The role also participates in the evaluation of Brighter Beginnings initiatives and assists in the development

and provision of education and training programs. Additionally, the role provides supervision to level 1/ 2 occupational therapists, allied health assistance and students as guided by the Head of Department and Brighter Beginnings Project Lead.

Where You'll Be Working

SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.

These services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, acute and post-acute treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations, offering specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities.

With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.

The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.

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)
• Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and significant experience in the provision of occupational therapy services within paediatric populations.
• Demonstrated experience in the identification of evidence based practice and/or development of treatment protocols
• Demonstrated experience participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process
• Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision, mentoring of staff and/or students
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in a range of programs
• 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

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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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