Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Incentives Offered in Tamworth

Combine exceptional clinical practice with the chance to build something meaningful.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until December 26
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $61.31 per hour - $63.29 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Rural Incentives
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ680608
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Applications Close: Monday, 17th August 2026
This is a Level 3 position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 3 applicants, applications from Level 1 and 2 will be considered. The selection criteria reflect the requirements for a Level 3 applicant. Responses from Level 1 or 2 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards Level 3. The expected performance of the incumbent will be commensurate with his/her years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for Level 3.
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 (0-17 years of age) in the Tamworth community. The occupational therapy service includes a level 3, and two level 1-2 occupational therapy positions. The Occupational therapy services work alongside other child and family services including speech pathologists, physiotherapists, dietitians and psychologist. Services work together to support a holistic therapeutic response to families in the community
The Opportunity
On a daily basis, you would be working with the paediatric Allied Health community services to complete assessments and therapy for paediatric populations in the area of child development, motor skills, Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), sensory processing, behaviour, visual perception and learning difficulties. This role works predominantly with children aged 0-12 years in the community setting, including home visiting, offsite and outreach appointments to small communities.
The Child and Family Occupational Therapy Service also provides in reach to Children’s ward for equipment prescription and modification recommendations for safe discharge and pressure care, and on occasions the Special Care Nursery. If you are a senior occupational therapist, you would provide day to day clinical support to Level 1-2 paediatric occupational therapists.

This position is operationally managed by the Child and Family Allied Health Team Manager. The position can access clinical support from the HNELHD Northern Sector Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead. If the successful applicant is a level 1-2 clinician they will receive day to day clinical support from the level 3 occupational therapist. Depending on years of experience you will receive fortnightly or monthly clinical supervision with a senior paediatric occupational therapist.

1. Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA

What we can offer you

Additional information

• * Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies
• 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.

How to apply

• Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

1. Demonstrated extensive knowledge and clinical experience with the provision of paediatric occupational therapy assessment and intervention in areas such as child development, motor skills, Activities of Daily Living, sensory processing, behaviour, visual perception and learning difficulties.
2. Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with Aboriginal community members and ability to provide a culturally safe environment for peers, children and their families.
3. Demonstrated ability to independently problem solve and apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
   

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