Overview
Senior Occupational Therapist position in the Service Delivery Directorate - Child Youth & Family Division. Location: Dubbo or Mudgee, NSW. Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to June 2026) / Job Share Considered. Hours per week: 38. Applications Close: 3 September 2025 – 11:59pm.
Responsibilities
Deliver a high-level clinical occupational therapy service (including services of a more complex nature) with advanced clinical reasoning in the provision of clinical care, with a focus on children.
Provide supervision and education programs to Level 1 and 2 staff, Allied Health Assistants and students.
Offer a consultative service in areas of clinical expertise to local clinicians to promote quality and safety of services.
Identify opportunities for improvement in clinical practice and clinical research; develop and lead ongoing quality improvement activities.
Participate in planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting of services to promote effectiveness and efficiency; provide guidance and advice on future directions for the occupational therapy department.
Work with the multidisciplinary team to support service delivery within the health district.
Qualifications and Experience
Advanced clinical reasoning skills in occupational therapy.
Experience supervising staff, allied health assistants and students; ability to provide clinical supervision and education.
Ability to contribute to planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement activities within the department.
Remuneration and Benefits
Remuneration: $112,396.00 - $116,038.00 per annum (+ superannuation + salary packaging options). Location: Dubbo or Mudgee, NSW. 38 hours per week. Applications Close: 3 September 2025 – 11:59pm.
How to Apply
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Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
Upload your current resume
Answer the selection criteria
Additional Information
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).
Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care; all staff are required to provide a safe environment for children.
Western NSW is committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging; applications from all people are welcome.
For remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards; for more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD.
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