Occupational Therapist

myOT! Therapy Services; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

myOT! Therapy Services in Canberra provides family-centered occupational therapy for children, with home, school, and clinic visits. The role combines clinic-based work at Hawker, community visits, and some work-from-home time for documentation and planning.

Ideal candidates hold an OT degree with registration, have pediatric experience, and strong communication skills to collaborate with families, educators, and other health professionals. Valid driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and registration or eligibility.
• Experience delivering pediatric occupational therapy.
• Strong communication with families, educators, and health professionals.
• Knowledge of NDIS funding and ability to write reports.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel in Canberra region.
• Commitment to person-centered, culturally safe care and time management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based, family-centered OT services to children and young people.
• Conduct assessments and develop/implement treatment plans.
• Provide therapy sessions and monitor progress.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and communicate with parents/caregivers.
• Liaise with educators and other health professionals.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement.
• Work a hybrid schedule including clinic, community visits, and some WFH for documentation.

Skills

Clinical OT

Pediatrics focus

Communication skills

Documentation & reports

Interdisciplinary collaboration

NDIS knowledge

Travel within Canberra

Person-centered care

Education

OT degree & registration

Job description

Company Description

myOT! Therapy Services provides caring, client-led occupational therapy for children and their families in the Canberra region. With over 25 years of experience supporting the ACT community, the team focuses on strong parent-therapist partnerships to help each child reach their full potential. Services typically begin with an initial consultation at the Hawker clinic, followed by flexible visits to the family home, childcare, preschool, or school as needed. myOT! is a registered provider with NDIA, Medicare, Better Start, and Private Health Funds, enabling eligible clients to claim rebates for services.

Role Description

The Occupational Therapist will deliver evidence-based, family-centered occupational therapy services to children and young people, primarily in Canberra and surrounding areas. This full-time hybrid role includes clinic-based sessions at the Hawker clinic, community visits to homes and educational settings, and some work-from-home time for documentation, telehealth, planning, and collaboration. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, providing therapy sessions, and monitoring progress. The role also involves maintaining accurate clinical records, communicating regularly with parents and caregivers, liaising with educators and other health professionals, and contributing to service development and quality improvement. The Occupational Therapist will actively support a safe, inclusive environment and uphold ethical, client-centered practice.

Qualifications

• Clinical expertise in Occupational Therapy, including assessment, intervention planning, and delivery for children and families.
• Foundational knowledge in Medicine and Rehabilitation to inform holistic, evidence-based care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Strong Communication skills to work effectively with children, families, educators, and other health professionals.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in Pediatrics, particularly developmental and functional needs of children and young people.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration or eligibility for registration with the relevant professional body.
• Knowledge of NDIS and other funding schemes, with ability to write clear reports and goals aligned to participant plans.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the Canberra region for community-based visits.
• Commitment to person-centered, culturally safe, and non-discriminatory practice, with strong organizational and time-management skills.