Paediatric Occupational Therapist Level 1-2

Hunter New England Local Health District; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Professional Development allowance

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is offering a two-year New Graduate Occupational Therapist position in Tamworth, focusing on paediatric populations within the Child and Family Allied Health team. You will conduct assessments and interventions for children aged 0–18, covering motor, social, feeding, and neurodivergence needs, while learning from a supportive multidisciplinary group.

You will deliver a structured program including a virtual component for families, and participate in a

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
• New Graduate two-year program in Paediatric Allied Health.
• Experience with paediatric populations (0-18) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical OT service to paediatric clients and families.
• Design and deliver a virtual component series to families and caregivers.
• Collaborate with Paediatric New Graduate program and other Allied Health professionals.

Skills

Patient-centred care

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Paediatric OT knowledge

Education

AHPRA Registration

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until December 2028

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2

Remuneration: $79,419 - $113,301 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ699495

Location: Tamworth Community Health Service

Closing Date: Wednesday 18 November 2026

Make a difference in little lives and big futures!

Start your Occupational Therapy career where you can make a lasting difference! Join our supportive Child and Family Allied Health team in Tamworth and help children reach their full potential while building your clinical skills through a structured two-year New Graduate Program.

About The Role

We are excited to offer a two-year New Graduate position for an Occupational Therapist within the Child and Family Allied Health team. On a daily basis, you would be working with the paediatric Allied Health community services to complete assessments and interventions for paediatric populations. Our service caters for children 0-18 years who experience delay or difficulties in any number of areas including fine and gross motor skills, social and play skills, toileting, eating and meal times, supporting neurodivergence, advocating for families and individuals etc.

The team provides high-quality care to children and their families, with the opportunity for you to learn from senior staff. You would be supported by a dynamic and friendly team to provide patient-centred Occupational Therapy services, in a rural setting, linking children with supports, advocating and empowering their families.

As part of this role, you will design and deliver a virtual component series to families and caregivers, with the aim to enhance therapy outcomes, clarify goals for intervention and minimise wait times.

You would be part of a Paediatric New graduate program, working with other Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists, and other Allied Health Professionals across our district. This is a great way to make a difference, build connections, and kick off a great start to your career.

We are very keen to help you develop your knowledge and skills so will provide $800 for Professional Development support to be allocated annually while you complete this two-year program.

Where You’ll Be Working

The Tamworth Community Health Child and Family Allied Health Team are a vibrant, multidisciplinary team working with children young people and families in the Tamworth community. The occupational therapy clinicians work together to support a holistic therapeutic response to families in the community.

The candidate will work with other OTs and allied health clinicians to assess, plan and provide clinical interventions to children requiring occupational therapy. You will provide a high quality clinical service to clients/patients/ consumers and their families/carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for clients/patients/ consumers of the service.

The candidate will be supported to attend appropriate learning and development and will find many opportunities for integration and collaboration.

About You

• Has a passion for providing patient-centred care and working with children and their families
• Is keen to participate in ongoing team projects and service developments
• Has a willingness to learn and develop skills across all areas of paediatric Speech pathology
• Motivated and flexible, committed to the wellbeing and quality outcomes of clients
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team
• Has graduated from university within the last year.

Essential Criteria

• Occupational Therapist with a current Authority to Practice with AHPRA

What You'll Be Doing

Provide a high quality clinical service to patients and their families/carers, to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for patients of the service.

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For role related queries or questions contact Marisa Barnes on [e-mail]

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment 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.

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 ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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.

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.

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

Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.