Employment Type: Temporary Full Time / Job Share Considered (Up to June 2027) Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3 Remuneration: $121,568.00 - $125,507.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) Location: Negotiable within WNSWLHD, NSW – Find out more Hours Per Week: 38 Applications Close: 4 November 2026 – 11:59pm Senior Occupational Therapist - Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub Service Delivery Directorate - Women’s, Children & Families Division
About the role At the Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub, you’ll play a key role in in providing high-quality Occupational Therapy services in a newly established community-based service for children 0 to 12 with mild to moderate emotional, social and behavioural issues. You’ll be involved in all aspects of service provision including assessment and treatment of children, facilitating group interventions, family support, program evaluation, and provision of clinical guidance to the multidisciplinary team and external health care providers. You’ll be working in an environment of flexible practice and adaptive interventions with a skilled multidisciplinary team, with scope to help shape the future direction of a new and dynamic service for children and families. At the Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub your role will make a difference for children and families every day.
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health.
To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Matthew Dowton on 0428 404 916 or at matthew.dowton@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
- To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
- For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
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Senior Occupational Therapist - Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub employer: Western NSW Local Health District
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