Lead integrated Child & Family OT services across community sites
Shape clinical governance and multidisciplinary care pathways
Drive service innovation, quality and workforce capability
Lead, coordinate and deliver evidence-based paediatric OT services. Build integrated care pathways and strengthen outcomes for children and families in community health.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 16/03/2027)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 4
Remuneration: $63.81 - $65.35 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Doonside, Mount Druitt, The Hills and Auburn Community Health Centres
Where you'll be working
You will be based across Child and Family Community Health Centres in Doonside, Mount Druitt, The Hills and Auburn, delivering services within Western Sydney’s diverse and growing communities.
Integrated and Community Health Child and Family Services provide nursing and allied health care within a client and family-centred, multidisciplinary model focused on early intervention, developmental support and equitable access.
· Work within a collaborative Child & Family multidisciplinary team
· Serve culturally and linguistically diverse communities
· Partner with government, non-government and medical services
· Contribute to innovative, integrated models of care
· Be part of a values-driven culture committed to continuous learning
What you'll be doing
As the Senior Occupational Therapist, you will provide clinical leadership, coordination and governance of Child & Family OT services while maintaining a clinical caseload. You will drive high-quality, evidence-based practice and service improvement in a high-demand environment.
· Lead and coordinate OT service delivery, referrals, waitlists and workloads
· Deliver high-quality paediatric OT assessment, intervention and consultation
· Provide supervision, clinical guidance and performance development for OT staff
· Strengthen integrated care pathways and multidisciplinary collaboration
· Monitor performance, report on outcomes and lead quality improvement initiatives
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist ready to step into a senior leadership role and shape the future of community-based Child & Family services.
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:
· Qualification: Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy
· Registration: APHRA Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
Selection Criteria:
1. Substantial post graduate experience and skills in Occupational Therapy clinical practice and supervision within a paediatric multidisciplinary community setting.
2. Demonstrated experience working with children and families with vulnerabilities from various backgrounds, socioeconomic and psychosocial situations.
3. Understanding of processes for implementing client safety, client flow, continuum of care and response times for clinical services.
4. Demonstrated experience and ability in providing professional and clinical supervision and support to staff.
5. Able to utilise relevant evidence based, best practice guidelines to guide decision making for best client outcomes.
6. Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills (including computer competence and ability to use electronic health records), initiative, and time management skills.
7. Drivers Licence valid within Australia.
Requisition ID: REQ636425
Applications Close: 12th March 2026
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· Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
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· For inquiries about the role, contact Alison Harding on .
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
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.
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