Occupational Therapist (Lvl 1-2) - Paediatrics - Temp FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ594951 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week up until June 2026
Location: SWSLHD District Wide
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1-2
Remuneration: $1,407.22 - $2,007.58 per week
Requisition ID: REQ594951
Application Close Date: 10/08/2025
Interview Date Range: 13/08/2025 – 20/08/2025
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
The South Western Sydney Local health District is seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team. The Primary and Community Health paediatric Occupational Therapy team are recruiting to a temporary full time occupational therapist (level 1/2) until June 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in public health and make a meaningful impact on the lives of paediatric clients and their families across the district. As an occupational therapist working within this paediatric team you will have the opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in working with paediatric clients and contribute to patient care in a supportive and multidisciplinary environment. We provide access to regular supervision and individualised support to ensure development of your clinical skills. New graduate occupational therapists are welcome to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessment and intervention for children with a range of developmental needs (aged 0 – 12years).
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including speech pathologists, physiotherapists, psychologists, dieticians, social workers, and educators.
Deliver evidence-based, family-centered therapy services in line with best practice guidelines.
Develop and implement individualised therapy plans and monitor progress.
Engage in health promotion and parent/caregiver education.
Participate in case conferences and team meetings
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
What You'll be Doing
Provide a high quality occupational therapy service to clients and their families/carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for the clients of the service. This encompasses ensuring effective and efficient entry, assessment, treatment planning, treatment implementation, evaluation and separation of patients/clients in a multi-disciplinary setting. The Occupational Therapist is also responsible for undertaking designated administrative tasks necessary to support service delivery.
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 clinical experience working within a Paediatric setting including demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Evidence of knowledge and commitment to the application of quality improvement and evidence based practice.
- 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.
