Occupational Therapist

Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Free on-site parking

Supportive, family-friendly work

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary clinical team in Braddon ACT. This part-time role (4 days a week) delivers assessments and evidence-based interventions to support children’s daily functioning and independence.

You will work with children aged 0–12 who have experienced trauma, develop goal-focused plans, use play-based approaches, and collaborate with families, GPs, nurses, psychologists, and other staff.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist registered with AHPRA.
• Current Police Check and ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card.
• Driver’s Licence required.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and with children.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver evidence-based interventions to support children’s daily functioning and independence.
• Develop individualised, goal-focused treatment plans with families.
• Use play-based approaches to promote engagement and skill development.
• Collaborate with parents, GPs, nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other stakeholders.
• Manage diverse caseload and participate in outreach when required.

Skills

Client-focused care

Organisational skills

Crisis risk management

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn – Braddon ACT

As an Occupational Therapist, you will deliver clinical assessments and evidence-based interventions to support clients in improving their daily functioning and independence. We are offering a part time role, working 4 days per week.

In this role, you will:

• Support children aged 0–12 who have experienced trauma to enhance their participation in daily life and engagement in education
• Build skills across sensory processing, learning, behaviour, motor development, social interaction, and independence
• Develop individualised, goal focused treatment plans in partnership with children and their families
• Use play-based approaches to promote engagement, learning, and skill development
• Work closely with parents and carers to strengthen their capacity to support children’s independence across environments
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, liaising with GPs, nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other stakeholders to ensure effective and coordinated care

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of a supportive clinical services team, we’d love to hear from you.

This role offers a diverse caseload, opportunities for outreach work, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

About Us

Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn is the social services agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. We are committed to strengthening individuals, families, and communities through inclusive, collaborative, and relationship focused services. Our work is guided by our values of Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Care & Compassion, and Inclusivity.

Why Join Us?

Join a values-driven organisation where you can make a meaningful impact in the community.

• Salary packaging benefits & generous leave entitlements
• Free on-site parking
• A supportive, family-friendly work environment
• Certified Great Place to Work

About You

You are a qualified Occupational Therapist, either a recent graduate or an experienced clinician, registered with AHPRA. You bring a proactive and client-focused approach, with strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

You are confident working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, adapting flexibly to meet the needs of clients and services.

You will also require a current police check, ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card and Driver’s Licence.

We are looking for someone who is adaptable, motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong initiative, organisational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy
• The ability to respond appropriately to crisis situations and manage risk effectively
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• A solid understanding of EEO principles, workplace health and safety, safeguarding, and confidentiality requirements
• The capacity to deliver outreach services when required
• Confidence working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while also managing an independent caseload

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Closing Date:13 November 2026