Senior Occupational Therapist – Community Health & Leadership

Central Coast Local Health District; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Coast Local Health District is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead and deliver high‑quality services across community, clinic and home settings on the Central Coast. You will supervise Level 1 and 2 OT staff, contribute to service development and work within a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive client outcomes.

You will have registration with AHPRA, a relevant OT degree, and experience with complex health conditions.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Experience providing OT services to clients with complex acute and chronic health conditions.
• Proven ability to provide clinical supervision, mentoring and support to junior staff.
• Strong communication, organisational and clinical reasoning skills within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Current Class C Driver's Licence and willingness to travel throughout the Central Coast region.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality occupational therapy assessment and intervention services within community, clinic and home settings.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and support to junior Occupational Therapists.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and Allied Health Assistants to achieve positive client outcomes.
• Contribute to quality improvement, research and service development activities across Community Allied Health.
• Support service delivery and workforce coordination to ensure timely and effective care for clients.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Communication

Organisation

Clinical reasoning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor or higher in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Central Coast Local Health District is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead and deliver high‑quality services across community, clinic and home settings on the Central Coast. You will supervise Level 1 and 2 OT staff, contribute to service development and work within a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive client outcomes.

You will have registration with AHPRA, a relevant OT degree, and experience with complex health conditions.