Senior Child

Join the PEIRS team as a Senior Occupational Therapist, delivering life-changing care to young people with complex needs. Previous applicants need not re-apply. Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3Remuneration: $116,892 - $120,680 per annumHours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)Location: North Parramatta, Cumberland Hospital Where you'll be working Join the Prevention, Early Intervention and Recovery Service (PEIRS) at Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) — a specialist community-based mental health service supporting children and young people aged 12–24 with complex and persistent mental health and neurodevelopmental challenges. Our supportive, collaborative and recovery-oriented team is based at North Parramatta, offering a dynamic and purpose-driven environment. Be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering best-practice, youth-focused care. Engage with diverse stakeholders, including families, schools and community partners. Access ongoing professional development and clinical supervision opportunities. Contribute to service development, innovation, and research initiatives. Thrive in a service passionate about early intervention and long-term recovery outcomes. What you'll be doing This Senior Occupational Therapist role within the PEIRS team focuses on providing high-quality care to young people with complex mental health needs. The position involves assessment, planning, and therapy, while leading clinical supervision and collaborating with wider health services. Deliver specialised OT services to youth aged 12‑25. Develop and implement individual care plans. Provide clinical supervision to junior staff and students. Collaborate with families, carers, and community services. Promote quality improvement and person‑centred care. How to Apply Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Essential Requirements License: NSW Driver’s licence (Current Class C (P2 acceptable) and willingness to drive for work purposes). Qualification: Degree in Occupational Therapy. Registration: AHPRA Occupational Therapist – general registration. Selection Criteria Demonstrated mental health experience in the use of Occupational Therapy assessment tools, knowledge and experience working in a community mental health service, especially child and adolescent population. Demonstrated experience in evidence‑based service provision and commitment to recovery-based programmes, implementation and evaluation. Ability to work both independently with minimum direct clinical supervision and as a member of a multidisciplinary team including demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated experience in student coordination and commitment to supervision of students, junior staff, implementing education programmes and liaison with university placement coordinators. Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills and time management skills. Demonstrated commitment to consumer participation in their treatment and care plan development, working with families and carers. Commitment and participation to ongoing education/professional development and Quality improvement programmes. Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: 15th January 2026 People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Please note : To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. #J-18808-Ljbffr