Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until 31.May.2026Location: Rosemeadow and Ingleburn Community Health CentrePosition Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3Remuneration: $2,154.06 - $2,223.86 per weekRequisition ID: REQ553230Application Close Date: 23/02/2025Interview Date Range: 26/02/2025 05/03/2025Contact Details: Jennifer Seage 0481 466 490 | Jennifer.Seage@health.nsw.gov.auAre you looking to make a difference and join our Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team?What We OfferAnnual Leave + 17.5% Leave Loading (Full Time & Part Time Employees)Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Smart SalaryWorkplace Giving ProgramDiscounted Gym Membership through Fitness PassportEmployee Assistance ProgramAbout The OpportunityOpportunity to work with the Head of Department and Management team to develop Community Health Occupational Therapy services in the Macarthur areaPaediatric Clinical TherapyWorking with community groups and across different organisationsWorking with Paediatric clients presenting with a large variety of needsPart of a dynamic multi-disciplinary teamAccess to regular supervision and team trainingPrimarily based at Rosemeadow and Ingleburn Community Health Centres with some travel across SWSLHD District Wide SitesWhat You''ll Be DoingThe senior occupational therapist provides clinical governance, leadership and expertise within occupational therapy services including the provision of safe, timely, compassionate and high quality person-centered care.Where You''ll Be WorkingSouth Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park. The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydneys new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates. As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation at your fingertips.How To ApplyTo be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer, with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and significant experience in the provision of occupational therapy services within a varied paediatric caseload including working with children and their families with a range of clinical conditions and complex social backgrounds.Demonstrated experience in the identification of evidence based practice and/or development of treatment protocols.Demonstrated experience participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process.Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills.Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision, mentoring of staff and/or students.Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in a range of programs.Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver''s license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner''s licenses are not permitted.Additional InformationSalary PackagingSouth Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.Health & FitnessSouth Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.Transforming Your ExperienceTransforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHD''s key strategy to always positively transform the experiences of our patients, consumers, staff, and communities across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised, and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we dont just accept differences but we honour and support them. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people''s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.Connect with us on ''X'', Facebook and LinkedIn. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Occupational Therapist (Lvl 3) - Paediatrics - Temp FT