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Form of workEmployment Type: Permanent Part Time, up to 32 hours per week
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Community Health Centres
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $53.00 - $54.77 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ388111
Application Close Date: 16/04/2023
Interview Date Range: 19/04/2023 – 26/04/2023
Contact Details: Megan Holt - 0428 694 665 | Megan.Holt1@health.nsw.gov.au
About You
Are you interested in working closely with Paediatricians and a multidisciplinary team?
Do you have strong skills in developmental assessment and neurodiverse paediatric populations?
Are you looking for flexible part time hours?
About the Opportunity
The Community Health Team at SWSLHD are looking for a driven, enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist to lead their highly skilled team.
This role is a truly unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children in the area. You will be a compassionate, understanding and adaptable person who is ready to become a leader. We are looking for someone who can guide and mentor the team based on their experience and understanding of Paediatric Occupational Therapy. You will have experience in leading a team through a complex case load as well as service development and be passionate about your role and your team. The role will require someone who can think outside the square and is flexible in their approach and who can become a person of influence in the team and grow the service.
You will be working with a small team who are highly supportive of each other. You will have great communication skills and be ready to progress both your own career and skills but also empower your team. You will have the opportunity to share your knowledge and network within the wider healthcare team whilst educating the future OT's in Paediatrics. The management team are always available to provide you with advice and you will be able to build your skills with the assistance of the service director and head of occupational therapy.
This role is a rare opportunity for you to utilise your Occupational Therapy experience in managing a small case load of clients whilst developing your leadership skills for the future.
If you are ready to bring your experience to the team, click APPLY NOW.
What You'll be Doing
The senior occupational therapist provides clinical governance, leadership and expertise within occupational therapy services including the provision of safe, timely, compassionate and high quality person-centered care.
Where You'll Be Working
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background and people with a disability to apply.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.
Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer, with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and significant experience in the provision of occupational therapy paediatric services, developmental assessments and working with neurodiverse paediatric populations
Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.
Demonstrated experience in the identification of evidence based practice and/or development of treatment protocols
Demonstrated experience participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process.
Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills
Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision, mentoring of staff and/or students
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in a range of programs
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Additional Information
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate.
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ️ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ️ background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
