Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Job Share Considered
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: $73, $104,753.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Bathurst, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 20 August 2025 – 11:59pm
Occupational Therapist - Child Youth & Family
Service Delivery Directorate - Child Youth & Family Division
About the role
If you are an Occupational Therapist with a passion for the next generation, this is the role for you This dynamic role sits within the Child, Youth and Family division of Western NSW Local Health District.
In this role, you will provide outreach services to children in locations within the local community where traditional Occupational Therapist services are limited. You will be co-located with the community-based multidisciplinary team, where you will be supported by Senior Occupational Therapists to learn and grow your clinical skills.
This is an ideal opportunity for a solution focused and flexible early career OT who enjoys the challenge of providing high quality occupational therapy in a broad range of community settings.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
* Click 'Apply'
* Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
* Upload your current resume
* Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Matt Dowton on or at for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
* 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). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
* Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
* Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
* To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
* For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD