CAMHS Senior Occupational Therapist

NSW Health; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Annual leave & paid parental leave

Fitness Passport & EAP

Job summary

Hunter New England Health is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist within CAMHS to deliver advanced clinical assessments, therapeutic interventions and care coordination for children and their families. You will engage in multidisciplinary collaboration and provide professional leadership across the CAMHS OT network.

The role combines clinical excellence with supervision and mentoring responsibilities, contributing to service development and high-quality family-centred care within a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy recognised by the OT Board of Australia and current registration with AHPRA.
• Experience in CAMHS or mental health settings is desirable.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities within a clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced clinical assessments and therapeutic interventions for children and families.
• Provide professional supervision and mentorship across the CAMHS OT network.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.

Skills

Advanced clinical practice

Mentorship

Leadership

Care coordination

Education

OT degree

AHPRA registration

Job description

Lead clinical excellence and shape the future of Occupational Therapy across CAMHS through advanced practice, mentorship and professional leadership.

Remuneration:$66.36 - $67.97 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time until February 2028
Position Classification:Occupational Therapist Level 4
Hours Per Week:16
Location:Newcastle CHS
Requisition ID:REQ693772
Applications Close: Thursday 12th November 2026

About the Role

As a Senior Occupational Therapist within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), you will bring advanced clinical expertise and professional leadership to the delivery of specialised mental health assessment, therapeutic intervention and care coordination for children, young people and their families and carers.

Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will contribute your specialist occupational therapy knowledge to clinical discussions, comprehensive assessments and individualised treatment planning, partnering with experienced allied health, nursing and medical professionals to achieve meaningful outcomes for children, young people and their families.

Our model of care encompasses specialised child and adolescent mental health and family-based assessments, alongside individual, dyadic and family therapy interventions. You will have the opportunity to further strengthen your expertise in specialist mental health assessment and therapeutic practice, while contributing the unique perspective of occupational therapy to holistic, family-centred care.

In addition to your advanced clinical responsibilities, you will provide professional leadership across the CAMHS Occupational Therapy Network, fostering a strong and connected professional community through orientation, mentoring, clinical guidance, professional development and appropriate supervision arrangements. This includes providing direct professional supervision to Occupational Therapists across the service, where required, and supporting the ongoing development and consistency of occupational therapy practice.

Offering an exciting blend of advanced clinical practice and discipline-specific leadership, this position provides an opportunity to shape and strengthen occupational therapy services across CAMHS, influence professional practice and contribute to continuous service development.

You will be supported through direct line management and operational guidance from the Greater Newcastle CAMHS Team Leader, with additional strategic oversight and input from the CAMHS Service Manager and dedicated professional support from the Head of Discipline – Occupational Therapy.

Joining an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will benefit from strong connections across the CAMHS Occupational Therapy Network, regular clinical and professional supervision, comprehensive orientation and access to ongoing education and professional development opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to service improvement initiatives while continuing to expand your advanced clinical capabilities and professional leadership experience.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network

Career progression opportunities within NSW Health

Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees

Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay

Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing

• Degree in Occupational Therapy recognised by the OT Board of Australia and current registration with AHPRA.
  

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via *********@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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