CAMHS Senior Occupational Therapist

Hunter New England Local Health District; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PD opportunities

Career progression

Annual leave

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

EAP

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist within CAMHS to lead advanced clinical practice, conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for children, young people and families.

You will provide professional leadership across the CAMHS Occupational Therapy Network, mentor clinicians, supervise staff, and contribute to service development while working 16 hours per week in Newcastle.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical assessment and complex mental health treatment planning for children and young people.
• Lead and mentor CAMHS Occupational Therapists, contributing to professional development.
• Coordinate care and participate in multidisciplinary discussions within CAMHS.
• Support service development and provide supervision to Occupational Therapists across the CAMHS network.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Clinical reasoning

Mentoring

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

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: Temporary Part 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.

Where You’ll Be Working

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join a progressive, supportive and collaborative Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), where specialist clinical practice and multidisciplinary partnerships make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and their families.

CAMHS delivers specialised mental health assessment and treatment to children and young people aged 0–17 years, supporting families and carers across Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD). The service works with young people experiencing complex and severe mental health challenges that affect their emotional wellbeing, development and everyday functioning, providing tailored, evidence‑informed care to support positive outcomes.

Based at 621 Hunter Street, Newcastle, you will be part of the Greater Newcastle CAMHS team, with valuable opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues across the wider CAMHS network. Some travel throughout HNELHD may be required during working hours, providing opportunities to strengthen professional partnerships and support consistent occupational therapy practice across the district.

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

Essential Requirements

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

If this sounds like you

• You bring advanced clinical assessment, sound clinical reasoning and evidence‑based intervention expertise, with the confidence to manage complex mental health presentations and deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care.
• You are an inspiring and approachable professional leader, passionate about mentoring, guiding and empowering Occupational Therapists while fostering clinical excellence and professional growth across CAMHS.
• You demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, building strong professional relationships and contributing confidently to collaborative multidisciplinary practice.
• You exercise sound clinical judgement, initiative and sophisticated problem‑solving skills, balancing autonomous clinical practice with collaborative decision‑making.
• You are committed to continuous improvement, reflective practice and lifelong learning, actively seeking opportunities to enhance clinical standards and strengthen service delivery.
• You bring a proactive approach to workforce development, with the ability to contribute to recruitment, staff orientation, mentoring and ongoing professional development initiatives.

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 [e-mail] 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.

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

Salary Packaging

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 [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.

For role related queries or questions contact Esther Michaels on [e-mail]