Occupational Therapist Level 3 (BEST) Team

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging

Meal entertainment benefits

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network in Westmead seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist Level 3 to provide clinical services for inpatients and outpatients. The role emphasizes evidence-based, family-centred care within a multidisciplinary team.

Permanent full-time, 38 hours per week, with a base salary of 121,568–125,507 AUD plus 12% super and 17.5% leave loading, plus salary packaging and other benefits. You will lead education, teaching and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration.
• Significant postgraduate experience relevant to the identified clinical position.
• Demonstrated advanced level of clinical skills relevant to the identified clinical position.
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills, time management skills and proven success in multidisciplinary team settings.
• Demonstrated ability to meet supervision needs of students and/or less experienced staff.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and evaluation of service delivery improvement activities.
• Drivers Licence

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical OT services to inpatients and outpatients.
• Deliver evidence-based care within a multidisciplinary, family-centred context.
• Participate in education, teaching, research, evidence-based practice and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute at an advanced level to planning, development and evaluation of OT services.
• Liaise with community-based services relevant to the patient population.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Postgraduate experience

Clinical skills

Communication & teamwork

Student supervision

Leadership in service delivery

Driver's licence

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist

OT degree

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 3

Remuneration: 121568 - 125507 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ705802

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: Midnight on 15 November 2026

For role related queries or questions contact: Gena Hughes 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.

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 3 occupational therapist will contribute at an advanced level 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 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)

Requirements

• Aresume(maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
• Responses to the questions below:
• Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration
• Significant postgraduate experience relevant to the identified clinical position
• Demonstrated advanced level of clinical skills relevant to the identified clinical position
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills, time management skills and proven success in multidisciplinary team settings
• Demonstrated ability to meet supervision needs of students and/or less experienced staff
• Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and evaluation of service delivery improvement activities
• Drivers Licence

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]