Level 1/2 Occupational Therapist- Paediatric

NSW Health; Cessnock; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Salary packaging

Annual leave (pro-rata)

Professional supervision

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

NSW Health’s Cessnock District Hospital is seeking a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our small paediatric team. The role focuses on outpatient services for children aged 0–18 years with motor, sensory, and ADL needs.

You must be AHPRA registered and bring paediatric experience with strong communication and time-management skills. Temporary part-time until July 2027, based at Cessnock Hospital, with supervision and thorough orientation.

Qualifications

• OT with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated experience in paediatric OT service.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong time management and prioritisation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient paediatric assessment and therapy for children 0–18 years (8+ seen for assessment only).
• Contribute to the Cessnock/Kurri OT team across inpatient, rehabilitation and outpatient services.
• Receive regular supervision and participate in orientation to the site.

Skills

Paediatric Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registered

Clinical assessment

Job description

Level 1/2 Occupational Therapist- Paediatric

Join our passionate team as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, empowering children to build confidence, develop essential skills, and thrive in their everyday lives.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until July 2027 Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Hours Per Week: 14 Requisition ID: REQ697596 Location: Cessnock District Hospital Applications Close: Sunday, 25th October 2026

Where you'll be working

This position is part of the Cessnock/Kurri Occupational Therapist team. This team covers inpatient services, rehabilitation services and outpatient (adult and paediatric) services within the Cessnock/Kurri LGAs. The position is within our small paediatric team and will be based at Cessnock Hospital.

The Opportunity

The candidate is responsible for the outpatient paediatric service. This service provides assessment and therapy for children 0-18 years. (Noting that children 8 years and over are seen for assessment only). Children who can access the service include: Children identified as having difficulties with fine motor, gross motor, emotional regulation, sensory processing, attention, delayed milestones, handwriting, ADLs (feeding, toileting, dressing). The position reports to the Cessnock/Kurri Site Senior Occupational Therapist. You will be supported with regular supervision sessions with site senior occupational therapist and a thorough orientation process.

About You

We are looking for someone who has the ability to display the below attributes

Requirements

• Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA

• Demonstrated experience working within a paediatric Occupational Therapy service
• Demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time and set priorities.

What we can offer you

• Relocating? The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional information

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
• 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

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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