Child and Family Occupational Therapist (Doonside)

- Deliver life-changing early intervention in a community setting
- Support children 0–8 with developmental & neurological needs
- Join a collaborative multidisciplinary Child & Family Health team Make a difference early
- assess, treat and empower children and families to thrive in the community through evidence-based paediatric occupational therapy.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 29/03/2027)

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2

Remuneration: $38.51
- $54.94 per hour

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Doonside Community Health Centre (3 Days) & The Hills Community Health Centre (2 Days)

Where you'll be working

You will be based across Doonside Community Health Centre (3 days) and The Hills Community Health Centre (2 days), providing care within the Integrated Child & Family Health Service. This is a agile, community-focused environment delivering person- and family-centred care to diverse populations.
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team including nursing and allied health
- Strong focus on early childhood intervention and developmental outcomes
- Supportive culture with supervision, learning and growth opportunities
- Work across clinics, homes, schools and community settings
- Engage with culturally diverse and complex client groups What you'll be doing

In this rewarding role, you will deliver evidence-based occupational therapy services for children up to 8 years, supporting their development and participation in daily life.
- Assess, triage and treat children with developmental, neurological or motor challenges
- Deliver tailored interventions via individual therapy, groups and education programs
- Partner with families, educators and agencies to improve functional outcomes
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to reports and evaluations
- Participate in quality improvement, professional development and student supervision How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Essential Criteria:
- Registration: Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Qualifications: Recognised Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy Selection Criteria: 1. Recognised Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 2. Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia 3. Demonstrated experience in providing Paediatric Occupational Therapy services. 4. Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with families to provide effective intervention for children within a limited session model. 5. Experience working effectively with families from differing psychosocial, socioeconomic and /or culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. 6. Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team within a community setting. 7. Highly developed and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English. 8. Demonstrated ability to use a range of computer based applications Requisition ID: REQ651884

Applications Close: 9th June 2026

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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

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Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

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

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