Senior Occupational Therapist (Lvl 3)

Requisition ID: REQ668295

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

Remuneration: $116,892.00 - $120,680.00 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Liverpool Hospital

Applications close: 21/06/26

Contact: Josephine Campisi - Deputy Head of Department – Occupational Therapy, Liverpool Hospital on (02) 8738 4730 or email – ***email_hidden***

Or contact Kristy Holman - Senior Occupational Therapist and Team Leader – Paediatric Occupational Therapy on (02) 9616 4414 or email - [email protected]

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Join a passionate and highly skilled multidisciplinary team in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Liverpool Hospital and make a lasting difference in the lives of some of our smallest and most vulnerable patients. As a senior Occupational Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the developmental outcomes of premature and medically complex infants from the very beginning of their journey. Working in a dynamic tertiary referral NICU, you will provide specialist developmental care, neurobehavioural assessment, family-centred intervention, and discharge planning to help infants thrive both in hospital and beyond.

This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical practice with leadership and mentorship. You will guide and support junior occupational therapists, contribute to workforce development, and help shape the future of neonatal and paediatric occupational therapy services within a collaborative and progressive healthcare environment.

Are You the Right Fit?

In this role, you will:

• Deliver specialised developmental care and neuroprotective interventions for premature and medically fragile infants.
• Conduct comprehensive neurobehavioural, sensory and developmental assessments to support individualised care planning.
• Partner closely with families, empowering parents to understand and support their infant’s development and participation in everyday care.
• Lead occupational therapy input into complex discharge planning, ensuring smooth transitions from hospital to home and community services.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team including neonatologists, nursing staff, physiotherapists, speech pathologists, social workers and lactation consultants.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship and professional support to junior occupational therapists and students, fostering confidence, capability and excellence in practice.
• Drive innovation through participation in quality improvement, education and service development initiatives that enhance outcomes for infants and families.
• Partner with the Occupational Therapy Team Leader and Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist to review and develop innovative models of care, support service planning and contribute to the efficient operational management of the Paediatric Occupational Therapy team.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer, and current Occupational Therapy registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated advanced clinical skills in the management of neonates and infants within the NICU/Newborn care setting, and experience in the provision of occupational therapy services within acute and outpatient paediatric caseloads.
• Demonstrated extensive experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to improve patient-centred outcomes through coordinated, evidence-based care.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision, mentoring of staff and/or students.
• Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of service review and/or improvement using a quality improvement framework.

• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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• Position Information
  • Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
• How to Apply
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• Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
  • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
  • We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
• Aboriginal Workforce
  • For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks
  • 12% superannuation
  • Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
  • Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
  • One extra day off each month for full-time employees
• Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
• Grow Your Career
  • Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing
  • Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
  • Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

  • Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

• Temporary visa holders
  • May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
• Vaccination Requirements
  • All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
• Child Safe Employment
  • South Western Sydney Local Health District 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.