New Graduate Occupational Therapist

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network; Randwick; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Salary packaging

Meal entertainment

ADOs

Fitness passport

EAP

Job summary

The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network is seeking a Graduate Occupational Therapist (Level 1) to begin a supported professional journey in paediatric care at Randwick. This two-year program provides supervision, development and exposure to a range of specialty areas within the inpatient team, including orthopaedics.

You will deliver clinical services to inpatients and outpatients, using evidence-based practice in a multidisciplinary, family-centred setting, and contribute to ongoing education

Qualifications

• The role is a New Graduate Occupational Therapist Level 1 entering paediatric practice.
• Provides clinical services in a multidisciplinary, family-centred context.
• Engages in ongoing education, evidence-based practice and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical OT services to inpatients and/or outpatients referred to Occupational Therapy.
• Deliver care using evidence-based models within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in education, teaching and quality improvement activities.

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 10 January 2029

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 1

Remuneration: 79419 - 92801 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ699745

Location: Randwick

Applications Close: Midnight on 25 October 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Kate O'Shea 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Occupational Therapy team at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick. This is a two-year position working with the inpatient team, in the orthopaedic caseload. This is a fantastic opportunity to begin your career in paediatric occupational therapy within the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, working alongside experienced clinicians across a range of specialty areas and receiving dedicated support, supervision and professional development throughout your graduate year. Both CHW and Randwick positions will be advertised for 2027.

Please submit an application for both CHW and Randwick positions if you are interested in both, as recruitment will occur separately for each site. We look forward to welcoming the next generation of paediatric OT clinicians to our team!

What You'll Be Doing

The Occupational Therapist Level 1 (New Graduate) position is aimed at providing a supported transition into professional practice as a paediatric occupational therapist.

The occupational therapist will provide clinical services to inpatients and/or outpatients referred to 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 is expected in ongoing education, teaching, evidence based practice and quality improvement activities.

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 temporary full or part time vacancies.

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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]

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