Preschool OT: Early Development & Screening

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

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join the Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks Preschool Team within the Northern Sydney Local Health District. You will deliver developmental surveillance screening for preschool children in ECEC settings, working with an interdisciplinary team and families.

The role involves conducting screenings, observing developmental indicators, and contributing to referrals.

Qualifications

• A bachelor or postgraduate degree in Occupational Therapy which provides eligibility for membership of Occupational Therapy Board of Australia Australia.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in Occupational Therapy assessment, goal development and evaluation, with a client- and family-centred approach.
• Demonstrated ability to apply clinical reasoning within scope of practice, including recognising when to seek guidance or elevate.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, with the ability to engage respectfully with families and Early Childhood educators about developmental observations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver developmental surveillance screening for preschool-aged children across Early Childhood Education and Care services.
• Conduct screening assessments and observe developmental indicators.
• Contribute to outcome classification and referral pathways within scope of practice.
• Provide timely clinical assessment and group-based intervention when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Client- and family-centred approach

Education

Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Occupational Therapy

Eligibility for membership of Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

Job description

NSW Health is seeking a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join the Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks Preschool Team within the Northern Sydney Local Health District. You will deliver developmental surveillance screening for preschool children in ECEC settings, working with an interdisciplinary team and families.

The role involves conducting screenings, observing developmental indicators, and contributing to referrals.