At a Glance
- Tasks: Empower children through assessment and therapy in a supportive paediatric team.
- Company: Join a passionate team at Cessnock District Hospital.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging, fitness perks, and generous leave options.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified Occupational Therapist with paediatric experience.
The predicted salary is between 57.14 - 57.14 $ per hour.
Join our passionate team as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, empowering children to build confidence, develop essential skills, and thrive in their everyday lives.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until July 2027
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 14
Location: Cessnock District Hospital
Applications Close: Sunday, 25th October 2026
Where you'll be working: This position is part of the Cessnock/Kurri Occupational Therapist team. This team covers inpatient services, rehabilitation services and outpatient (adult and paediatric) services within the Cessnock/Kurri LGAs. The position is within our small paediatric team and will be based at Cessnock Hospital.
The Opportunity: The candidate is responsible for the outpatient paediatric service. This service provides assessment and therapy for children 0-18 years. (Noting that children 8 years and over are seen for assessment only). Children who can access the service include: Children identified as having difficulties with fine motor, gross motor, emotional regulation, sensory processing, attention, delayed milestones, handwriting, ADLs (feeding, toileting, dressing). The position reports to the Cessnock/Kurri Site Senior Occupational Therapist. You will be supported with regular supervision sessions with site senior occupational therapist and a thorough orientation process.
About You: We are looking for someone who has the ability to display the below attributes.
Requirements:
- Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
- Demonstrated experience working within a paediatric Occupational Therapy service
- Demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time and set priorities
What we can offer you:
- Relocating? The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional information: An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies. To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Information for Applicants: Salary Packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via @salarypackagingplus.com.au or . Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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Level 1/2 Occupational Therapist in Cessnock employer: NSW Health
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