Child and Family Occupational Therapist

Child and Family Occupational Therapist NSW Health, Mount Druitt, New South Wales, Australia Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 15/01/2027) Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 Remuneration: $38.51 – $54.94 per hour Hours Per Week: 38 Location: Mount Druitt, Blacktown and Doonside Community Health Centres Where you'll be working Join the Child and Family Health team within Integrated & Community Health at Mount Druitt, Blacktown and Doonside Community Health Centres. You’ll be part of a passionate, collaborative service dedicated to supporting children’s health, wellbeing and development. Our team values innovation, connection and truly person‑centred care. You’ll Enjoy A caring and inclusive team culture that supports professional growth Opportunities to collaborate with nurses, allied health and community partners A dynamic community setting with a mix of clinic, school and home‑based work Access to ongoing training, supervision and development activities A workplace committed to culturally safe, family‑centred care What You'll Be Doing As a Child and Family Occupational Therapist, you'll deliver high‑quality assessment and intervention for children aged 0–8 years, supporting developmental, neurological and motor needs within a community health context. You’ll play a key role in early intervention and work closely with families, carers and partner agencies. In This Role You Will Assess, triage and deliver therapy to children with developmental, motor and neurological challenges Use a range of individual, group and educational interventions aligned with best‑practice models Maintain accurate clinical documentation, reports and records in line with health policy standards Provide culturally responsive care, using interpreters and tailored communication where needed Participate in student supervision, quality improvement and service evaluation activities 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 Criteria Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Recognised Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy Selection Criteria Recognised Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the AHPRA. Current driver’s licence valid within Australia. Demonstrated experience in providing paediatric occupational therapy services. Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with families to provide effective intervention for children within a limited session model. Experience working effectively with families from differing psychosocial, socioeconomic and/or culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team within a community setting. Highly developed and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English. Demonstrated ability to use a range of computer based applications. Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: 11th January 2026 Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview. 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 A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position. #J-18808-Ljbffr