Occupational Therapist - Clinic - Paediatrics - Join an Expert MDT in Newcastle

MediRecruit; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Relocation allowance

Phone and laptop provided

Travel allowance

Professional indemnity insurance

Annual PD allowance

Leadership mentoring

Team events

Job summary

MediRecruit is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join a paediatric private practice in Newcastle, NSW. You will assess and treat children aged 2–18 across clinic, community, education and telehealth settings, with strong MDT support and flexible hours including a 9-day fortnight.

Full-time and part-time options are available, with relocation assistance, admin support and modern therapy resources to back your clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Professional membership/registration with OT Australia and/or AHPRA.
• Paediatric experience desirable.
• Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Sensory Processing Disorders highly regarded.
• Willingness to travel locally.
• Excellent communication with families, schools and therapists.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat children aged 2 to 18 years.
• Work across clinic, community, education and telehealth settings.
• Collaborate with a MDT including OTs and Speech Pathologists.
• Provide evidence-based, play-based therapy and family-centred care.

Skills

Paediatric OT

OT Australia Registration

AHPRA Registration

Autism Spectrum Disorder experience

Sensory Processing Disorders exposure

Willingness to travel

Education

Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Clinic - Paediatrics - Join an Expert MDT in Newcastle

About the Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join an expanding and highly reputable paediatric private practice in Newcastle, NSW. This is a clinic and/or mobile-based position working with children of varying needs across clinic, community, education and telehealth settings.

You will independently assess and treat children from 2 to 18 years, with a caseload including Sensory Processing Disorders, ADHD, ASD, learning difficulties, motor coordination challenges and other developmental, learning and behavioural difficulties. You will enjoy strong clinical autonomy with the flexibility to shape your caseload and pursue areas of clinical interest, backed by a supportive multidisciplinary team of experienced OTs and Speech Pathologists. Full-time, part-time and 9-day fortnight options are available, including telehealth, with hours and days negotiable. Short-term contracts are also available for Working Holiday Visa holders.

Benefits:

• $85,000 – $100,000+ above-award salary based on experience and skills
• 9-day fortnight option supporting genuine work-life balance
• Fortnightly individual supervision plus external psychologist-led peer supervision
• Protected admin and report-writing time
• Strong admin support, with bookings, scheduling and client communication handled for you
• Purpose-built sensory gyms, modern therapy and assessment resources
• AI-assisted documentation and industry-leading practice management software
• Annual professional development allowance and leadership mentoring
• Career progression pathways, including opportunities to mentor junior clinicians and contribute to service development
• Relocation allowance/rent assistance
• Phone and laptop provided
• Travel allowance and professional indemnity insurance
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Regular social and team building events
• Case conference meetings
• Fantastic child and family-centred team culture with a focus on evidence-based, play-based therapy

About You:

• Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy
• Professional membership/registration with OT Australia and/or AHPRA
• Experience in Paediatric OT and/or working with children (desirable but not essential)
• Specific experience with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Sensory Processing Disorders (highly regarded)
• Willingness to be on the road
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with therapists, parents, teachers and children
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional education
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid certification
• Current driver's licence and use of own car where required
• Eligible to work permanently in Australia