Level 1/2 Occupational Therapist

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging & meal entertainment

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is seeking an Occupational Therapist Level 1-2 for a permanent full-time position at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. The role includes rotational duties across inpatient rehabilitation, general medical/surgical, cardiac and critical care, oncology and hand therapy.

You will provide evidence-based occupational therapy services to inpatients and outpatients within a multidisciplinary, family-centered context and contribute to education, research, and

Qualifications

• Permanent Full Time NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Responsibilities

• The occupational therapist will provide clinical services to inpatients and/or outpatients referred for Occupational Therapy.
• Rotations currently offered include inpatient rehabilitation, general medical/surgical, cardiac and critical care, oncology and hand therapy.

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 1-2

Remuneration: 79419 - 113301 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ693472

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: Midnight on 27 September 2026.

For role related queries or questions contact: Sarah Deeth on [e-mail]

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Occupational Therapy Department at The Children's Hospital at Westmead in a rotational Level 1/2 position. Rotations currently offered include inpatient rehabilitation, general medical/surgical, cardiac and critical care, oncology and hand therapy.

This position is separate to our dedicated 2-year New Graduate position, which will be advertised shortly.

What You’ll Be Doing

The occupational therapist will provide clinical services to inpatients and/or outpatients referred for Occupational Therapy. The occupational therapist will provide evidence based care within a multidisciplinary and family centred context, and utilise holistic occupational therapy models of care. Participation and leadership is expected in ongoing education, teaching, research, evidence based practice and quality improvement activities.

The Level 1/2 Occupational Therapist Will Contribute To

• Planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy services.


• Development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures and practice guidelines for patient care.


• Liaison with community-based services as relevant to the patient population

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health's commitment to 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.

Additional Information

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [e-mail]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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