Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Location: Springwood Community Health Centre
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ656605
Applications close: 07/05/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people's homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).
We are currently seeking a part-time permanent Occupational Therapist to join our Primary Care and Community Health Team, based at Springwood Community Health Centre. Opportunities to work from other Community Health Centre locations may be negotiated for the right applicant.
The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Child and Family Occupational Therapy team provides assessment and intervention services for children up to eight years of age who present with mild developmental concerns or learning difficulties. Services are delivered within Community Health Centres across the Penrith and Blue Mountains Local Government Areas. The team works closely within a multidisciplinary framework, collaborating with speech pathology, physiotherapy, counselling, and nursing services to support children and their families.
This role involves delivering high-quality paediatric occupational therapy services to children and families within a community health setting. The Level 3 Occupational Therapist provides a specialist service, including triaging and prioritising referrals, and works autonomously using advanced clinical judgement with minimal direct supervision. The successful applicant will demonstrate proven ability to work independently with children and families experiencing varying levels of vulnerability, apply advanced reasoning and problem-solving skills, communicate effectively, and draw on a broad knowledge of community resources and services. The role requires sound independent decision-making and the ability to advocate and negotiate to achieve positive outcomes for children and their families.
If this opportunity excites you and you would like to work part of a vibrant team, please apply now!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
* Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
* Novated Leasing
* Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
* Evidence of advanced clinical skills and demonstrated significant experience in the provision of occupational therapy services to children and their families.
* Demonstrated high level organisation and time management skills in an environment with competing clinical and administrative demands.
* Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes with other staff.
* Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision, mentoring and development of level 1 / 2 staff and students.
* Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation.
* Demonstrated ability to independently problem solve and set priorities in complex situations.
* Current driver's licence and willingness to use for work purposes.
* Current Authority to Practice as an Occupational Therapist with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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