Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:

• Must hold a tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy eligible for AHPRA registration and have at least 3 years post graduate clinical experience in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical practice knowledge, skills and experience within Paediatric Occupational Therapy, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as a member of the multidisciplinary team, prioritise and manage a mixed caseload.
• Strong time management skills, written and verbal communication and IT skills including the ability or willingness to use Telehealth software.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, implement and evaluate quality improvement initiatives, research, and service development processes.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical and team leadership, including experience in staff and student supervision.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills including negotiation, decision making, advocacy and the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Evidence of a Class C drivers licences and a willingness to travel for work purposes, including overnight stays.

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For role related queries or questions contact Brianna Turley on Brianna.Turley@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 29th June 2025

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Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.

At Far West 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.

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