At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and implement expert occupational therapy for children and adolescents in a supportive team.
- Company: Join Australia's largest paediatric health service dedicated to compassionate care.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, salary packaging, fitness perks, and accrued days off.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to child safety and well-being.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young lives while growing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in occupational therapy and a passion for helping young people.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 4
Remuneration: 131585 - 134775 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Westmead, with occasional travel to the Sydney Children’s Hospital at Randwick to provide clinical support as required.
Applications Close: Midnight on 1 November 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Chamila Mendis on **************@health.nsw.gov.au
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
What you'll be doing:
The primary purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, and implement in-depth levels of clinical expertise and extensive specialised knowledge within occupational therapy to provide evidence based, trauma informed and developmentally appropriate assessment and treatment to children and adolescents (0 to 17 years) within the CICADA Drug and Alcohol Service.
The CICADA Centre NSW offers Care and Intervention for Children and Adolescents affected by Drugs and Alcohol. A lifespan approach, based in a tertiary paediatric hospital, is delivered through three clinical services: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Service, Family Service and Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Service. Quality improvement, research, teaching and education are essential parts of the CICADA service.
The Occupational Therapist will primarily work within the CICADA Adolescent Drug and Alcohol service with adolescents with drug and alcohol use, co‑morbidity mental health issues and harms associated with substance use.
The Occupational Therapist will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive assessment, diagnostic and management service for adolescents attending the centre. In addition, the position will support service delivery through capacity building, state‑wide leadership and research into the prevention of harm to children and adolescents from drugs and alcohol.
The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for:
- Complete assessment reports.
- Contribute to diagnostic case conference discussions.
- Work with the multidisciplinary team in assessment and management.
- Participate in the Centre's educational activities of outside services and professionals in NSW.
- Develop educational materials for parents and other health care providers.
- Participate in research activities as appropriate.
Additional Benefits:
- Flexible work opportunities
- Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
- Accrued days off (ADOs)
- Fitness passport
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child‑safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified. Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary part time vacancies.
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