Occupational Therapist Level 3, Brighter Beginnings

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $108,595 - $112,114 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Requisition ID: REQ481254Where 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 doing
Opportunity 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 Administration Officer will provide a range of administrative and clerical support services to enable the Child and Family Brighter Beginnings team to achieve their objectives in a timely, reliable, and efficient manner.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
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW
• 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.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.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: * Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Demonstrated experience in carrying a large caseload and providing evidence based paediatric Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation.
• Extensive post graduate experience providing an advanced standard of evidence based occupational therapy assessment and intervention for children with complex needs with the ability to independently problem-solve and set priorities in complex situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with families from differing psychosocial, socioeconomic and /or culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. to provide effective intervention for children within a limited session model.
• Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes with other staff.
• Demonstrated ability in managing client waitlists and ensuing the timely provision of clinical services.
• A valid NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to travel to fulfil requirements of role.

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For role related queries or questions contact Brendan Bennett on Brendan.Bennett@health.nsw.gov.au or on 0439 139 473Applications Close: 28th April 2024