Occupational Therapist - Child, Youth & Families
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- Occupational Therapist
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- REQ580558 Requisition #
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- Jun 22, 2025 Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) Location: Negotiable between Dubbo, Wellington or Mudgee, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 6 July 2025 – 11:59pm
Occupational Therapist - Child Youth & Families
Service Delivery Directorate - Child Youth & Family Division
About the role
At Western NSW LHD you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. As an Occupational Therapist, you will be integral to achieving our goal of healthier rural people and thriving communities.
This is an exciting new role focussed on supporting Children aged 0-12 years of age achieve the best healthcare outcomes. You will be working closely with established Allied Health Teams to enhance service delivery.
Location Negotiable between Mudgee, Wellington and Dubbo.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
Early in your career? Get AHEAD!
Kick-start your career with Western NSW LHD’s Allied Health Early Accelerated Development (AHEAD) Program. This unique program provides early-career allied health professionals with:
· Support as you commence your role and throughout your first two years in the District
· Connection with a peer network of allied health professionals
· Professional education and interdisciplinary workshops building professional capability in a range of areas, including leadership and quality improvement
· Career development opportunities both within and beyond the program
The AHEAD program is open to early-career allied health professionals in Western NSW LHD. Find out more here: AHEAD program information
Hear from our early-career professionals: WNSWLHD Allied Health Rural Graduate program
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Tammy O’Connor on (02) 6809 6560 / 0438 130 228 or at tammy.oconnor@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
