Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 - Child and Family

Join ISLHD's Child and Family team as an Occupational Therapist today.

$76,364 - $108,943 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Port Kembla Hospital (PKH) | REQ617203 | Grade: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 | Applications close: 21 November 2025

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The Occupational Therapist position sit within a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment and treatment to children who are non-NDIS participants. Children seen have a variety of goals including self care, sensory processing, rehabilitation following illness or injury or achievement of developmental milestones. The successful Occupational Therapist will work closely with Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Child and Family Health Nurses and Audiologist to support families in achieving goals.

These positions represent a rare opportunity to obtain permanent and flexible work within NSW Health. The Occupational Therapy team is focused on providing evidenced based care and you will be given opportunities to participate in skill and knowledge development as well as quality initiatives.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

As a part of the new Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services Project, a new Community Health Centre is being built on the old Port Kembla Hospital site. Located on Dharawal Country, Warrawong Community Health Centre will bring together a range of services including community mental health, drug and alcohol, community nursing, and child and family services.

Until the new Community Centre is complete, some allied health services will continue to operate out of the Port Kembla Hospital site.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

-          Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

-          Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

-          Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

-          Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

-          Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

-          Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

-          Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

-          Working With Children Check (WWCC)

-          Current AHPRA Registration

-          Valid NSW Drivers Licence

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

-          Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

-          Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

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-          For role-related queries or help applying, contact Megan Carnegie - Brown on Megan.CarnegieBrown@invalidemail.com