Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 - Brighter Beginnings - Port Macquarie

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $121,568.00 - $125,507.00
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ687347
Applications Close: Monday September 7th 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

What you'll be doing
The Brighter Beginnings initiative is a collaboration between NSW Health and NSW Department of Education to plan a collaborative service model in the delivery of preschool health and development checks.

The Occupational Therapist has a recognised clinical speciality within paediatric occupational therapy in providing screening, assessment and early intervention services and support to children referred to the Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks in Preschool Program.

The clinician provides direct clinical services, coordinates service provision, and works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team and supports capacity building for health and education staff.

The clinician is responsible for implementing specific quality initiatives and will have a role in data collection for the service. Full participation in quality processes, clinical supervision and professional development is an integral expectation within this role.

The Occupational Therapist is able to provide clinical services to client groups and operate in circumstances of a complex nature requiring advanced practice skills.

Daily travel to childcare services within the targeted area is expected.

About You
You are a dedicated Occupational Therapist with recognised qualifications and registration eligibility through the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, bringing valuable experience in supporting children with developmental challenges and their families. Your clinical background includes paediatric screening, assessment, and early intervention, enabling you to deliver evidence-based, family-centred care that promotes positive developmental outcomes and maximises each child's participation in everyday activities.

You are confident working independently while also thriving within multidisciplinary teams and collaborating closely with community support services to ensure coordinated and holistic care. Your ability to build strong relationships with children, families, carers, and professional stakeholders allows you to provide compassionate support and achieve meaningful outcomes for clients across a variety of settings.

Highly organised and proactive, you effectively manage clinical and administrative responsibilities while balancing professional development commitments. You are skilled at prioritising competing demands, coordinating workload requirements, and delegating appropriate tasks to support staff to ensure efficient service delivery. Recognised for your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you foster positive working relationships and contribute to a collaborative, supportive team environment.

Committed to continuous learning and high-quality paediatric practice, you bring a flexible and client-focused approach to your work. With a current Class C Driver Licence and a willingness to travel as required, you are well equipped to provide accessible occupational therapy services to children and families across diverse community settings.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact [email protected] .

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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