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Provide expert OT care to children and teens up to 18 Join a multidisciplinary team in community health Lead clinical practice and mentor future therapistsManage, assess, and provide therapy for children with developmental needs in a community paediatric setting.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: Mount Druitt Community Health CentreWhere you''ll be workingJoin WSLHD Integrated and Community Health at Mount Druitt Community Health Centre, supporting children and families across Western Sydney. Our Child and Family Health service delivers innovative, community-focused care for children in diverse settings. Youll be part of a team that values collaboration, professional growth, and making a real difference. Work in a multidisciplinary paediatric service including Allied Health, Nursing, and Paediatrician support Deliver care across centre-based and place-based models in Western Sydney Engage with culturally and linguistically diverse families in meaningful ways Participate in professional development, clinical research, and quality improvement initiatives Be part of a supportive team culture that values collaboration and innovationWhat you''ll be doingAs an Occupational Therapist in Community Paediatrics, youll provide high-quality, evidence-based care to children and young people with developmental, neurological, and motor challenges. You will coordinate care, lead therapy interventions, and support both clients and colleagues. Assess and treat children up to 18 years using best practice OT approaches Manage referrals, intake lists, and allocation of therapy services Provide clinical supervision to OT staff and university students Lead case management meetings and collaborate with schools, preschools, and external agencies Maintain documentation to high standards while ensuring trauma-informed, culturally sensitive practiceHow to ApplyApply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.Essential Criteria: Qualification: Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy Registration: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Selection Criteria:1. Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).2. Substantial post graduate experience in community based paediatric clinical contexts working with children with a range of clinical presentations including for children with neurodevelopmental concerns.3. Demonstrated knowledge of the impact of psychosocial and mental health problems, violence, abuse and neglect on child development, parenting and parent-infant relationships.4. Demonstrated experience and ability in professional and clinical supervision of staff.5. Demonstrated skill to work in partnership with families to provide effective intervention for children within a limited session model.6. Demonstrated skill to work in partnership with families to provide effective intervention for children within a limited session model.7. Experience working effectively with families from differing psychosocial, socioeconomic and /or culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds in a trauma informed manner.8. Current drivers licence valid in Australia and the willingness to use for work purposes and work flexibility at varying sites across the district.Requisition ID: REQ659156Applications Close: 24th May 2026Need more information? Find out more about applying for this position. Review the detailed Position Descriptionfor insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore theselection process,employment checks,outcomes and notifications. For inquiries about the role, contactGillian Murphy at .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.#S-DNI