Occupational Therapist, Brighter Beginnings

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30/06/2026)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration: $35.77 - $51.04 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Requisition ID: REQ481332Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.What you'll be doingOpportunity to join a new team in Western Sydney Local Health District. Work with us to provide 4-year-old health and development checks in Early Education settings.Brighter Beginnings is a collaboration between NSW Health and NSW Department of Education to provide health and development screening and assessment to preschool children in early education and childcare centres in western Sydney.The Brighter BeginningsOccupational Therapist will be involved in innovative screening, assessment and providing therapy programs and intervention for four-year-old children in early education settings.The Brighter BeginningsOccupational Therapist provides direct clinical services, coordinates service provision, and works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team and supports capacity building for health and education staff.Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support

• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.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.Essential Requirements: * Qualification: In accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award

• Registration: Must hold general registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

Selection Criteria: * Demonstrated experience in providing paediatric occupational therapy services.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with families from different psychosocial, socio economic or CALD backgrounds.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and in partnership with early childhood education staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of evidence-based practice and commitment to professional development.
• Demonstrated excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use a wide range of computer-based applications.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to use for work purposes.

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For role related queries or questions contact Brendan Bennett on 0439 139 473 or email Brendan.Bennett@health.nsw.gov.au or alternatively contact Eva Litherland on 0439 322 466 or email Eva.Litherland@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 28th April 2024