At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality Occupational Therapy services for children aged 0 to 12 with emotional and behavioural issues.
- Company: Join the Western NSW Local Health District, dedicated to improving rural health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Encouraging diverse applicants and committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while shaping a new community service.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified Occupational Therapist with experience in child therapy.
The predicted salary is between 121568 - 125507 $ per year.
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
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 4 November 2026 – 11:59pm
About the role
At the Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub, you'll play a key role 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
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care.
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging.
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Contact Details:
Western NSW Local Health District Recruitment Team
