Employment Type: Temporary Part Time - Contract End Date - 28 June 2026
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1-2
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ596529
Applications Close: Sunday 07 September at 11:59 pm 2025

Are you an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist ready to kickstart or advance your career in a vibrant, supportive environment? Join our passionate Paediatric Occupational Therapy team at Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) and help transform the lives of children and their families.

This is more than just a job, it is your chance to work across diverse settings including clinics, homes, and schools, delivering goal-based, client-centred therapy that truly impacts lives. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

This role offers a unique opportunity to join a collaborative multidisciplinary team and deliver high-quality, client-centred care across clinics, homes, and schools. As part of this team, you’ll help children overcome challenges related to sensory-motor, biomechanical, cognitive/perceptual, and psychosocial development, supporting independence and overall wellbeing.

To ensure you feel supported in your work, you will receive regular structured supervision and have access to a wide range of continuing professional development opportunities to foster your growth and career progression.

Your day-to-day will involve providing comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions tailored to each child’s unique needs and developmental goals. You’ll work closely with families, carers, and other professionals to deliver therapy that is holistic, context-sensitive, and responsive to real-world environments.

Beyond clinical practice, you’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to service development through quality improvement initiatives and clinical research, helping shape how care is delivered into the future.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You

Passionate about working with children and families to support functional development and wellbeing.

Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills, with the ability to tailor interventions to individual needs.

Effective communicator who works collaboratively with families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualified Occupational Therapist with current AHPRA registration.

Committed to delivering holistic, evidence-based care across clinic, home, and school settings.

Motivated to engage in regular professional supervision and ongoing professional development.

Current NSW Drivers Licence

Benefits

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.

Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.

Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.

Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?
For role-related queries, please contact

Katie Hardy
Phone: 02 4320 2160
Email: [email protected]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:

Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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