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Position Overview Support children and young people by providing mental health assessments and delivering brief interventions. Become an integral part of our Safeguards Team in the Illawarra as a Level 3 Occupational Therapist. $112,396 - $116,038 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time (Part Time/Job Share will be considered) | Wollongong | REQ615158 | Grade: Occupational Therapist Level 3 | Applications close: 12 November 2025 About the Role The Safeguards Team is a new Child, Adolescent, and Youth Acute Mental Health Service that provides timely, bestpractice care to children and adolescents (0-17 years) experiencing acute mental health distress. This communitybased team delivers rapid, mobile, and flexible care, including assessment, assertive outreach, and referrals. Where appropriate, the team provides brief therapeutic interventions and shortterm care coordination. Safeguards operates within an integrated model alongside the adult Acute Care Team (ACT), focusing on acute child and adolescent mental health while working closely with families and carers. The team can respond to young people in various settings, including schools and homes and communities, through facetoface, telephone or audiovisual appointments. Support to the ACT may be required depending on service demand. Location ISLHD covers an area from Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, spanning 5,687 square kilometres of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, and friendly people. The region hosts numerous annual food, wine and arts festivals and events. ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employs over 8,500 staff, and provides community health services across 58 locations, with short commute times and abundant childcare and schooling options. Benefits Allocated Days Off (ADO) once a month take a paid day off (eligible fulltime employees) Salary packaging less tax and more takehome pay Novated leasing lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pretaxed salary (eligible fulltime employees) Fitness Passport discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities Application Requirements Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role Working With Children Check (WWCC) Current AHPRA Registration Valid NSW Driver''s Licence Equal Opportunity Statement ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Child Safety Commitment ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a childsafe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Healths Child Safe Standards. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. How to Apply Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information. Visit the Stepping Up website. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health. Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. For rolerelated queries or help applying, contact Jasmine Scott on [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr