Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 5
Remuneration: 135884 - 139188 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ644200
Location: Westmead
Applications close: Midnight on 15 March 2026
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives. As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
What You'll Be Doing
The Deputy Head of Department (DHOD) plays a significant leadership role in the Occupational Therapy Department by assisting the Head of Department (HOD) in the day to day management of occupational therapy staff and services across the hospital. The DHOD maintains a clinical role.
Management duties include assistance with budget management, data collection and statistical reporting, staff recruitment, orientation and personnel management. The deputy contributes to programme reviews and service development, and updates occupational therapy policies and procedures. Responsibilities also include relieving of stream leaders within the department during periods of leave, liaison with designated hospital clinical units, and coordinating quality improvement activities in the department.
Eligible Employees May Access
* Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
* Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Fitness Passport
* Flexible Work Opportunities
How To Apply
* A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
* Responses to the questions below:
* Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration.
* Substantial post graduate clinical experience in paediatric occupational therapy practice.
* Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including the ability to undertake professional supervision and promote professional competence of other Occupational Therapy staff.
* High level of communication and interpersonal skills to promote teamwork and proven experience to communicate effectively with people at all levels including senior management.
* Experience in staff recruitment and personnel management, and sound understanding of change management methodology.
* Demonstrated high level skills in the evaluation and implementation of evidence based practice and modification of service delivery.
* Demonstrated ability to lead high level quality/service improvement projects in line with EQuIP Standards.
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* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at
Child Safe Standards
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health's commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian.
An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies
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