Occupational Therapist (Paediatrics)

Bright Beginnings Speech & Occupational Therapy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentoring & supervision

PD budget

4-day week

Incentives

Multidisciplinary team

Professional development

Job summary

Bright Beginnings Speech & Occupational Therapy in NSW is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide assessment and intervention for children aged 0–16 across motor, sensory, and developmental areas. The role offers mentoring with a senior clinician and a negotiable salary.

The position is clinic-based with access to resources, a supportive multidisciplinary team, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• A passion for helping children reach their potential and celebrating their achievements.
• A genuine ability to build trusting relationships with children and their families.
• Curiosity and a love for ongoing learning.
• Creativity to make therapy engaging and fun.
• Strong organisation, reliability, and time management skills.
• A collaborative, team focused approach.
• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Working with Children Check, Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening, full working rights in Australia, and Professional Indemnity Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention for children aged 0–16 years.
• Address areas including fine motor/handwriting, gross motor, sensory processing, emotional regulation, play skills, and executive functioning.
• Support participation in daily routines and functional life skills.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organisation

Team collaboration

Creativity

Learning mindset

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

Job description

Bright Beginnings Speech & Occupational Therapy – Rouse Hill NSW

We’re a small, family-centred Speech and Occupational Therapy practice located in Rouse Hill. We have a supportive team of therapists who are passionate about making therapy functional and engaging for children and their families. We love celebrating progress (big and small), sharing ideas, and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued.

Why join Bright Beginnings Speech & OT

Competitive salary (above the award)

Primarily a clinic-based role with access to a wide range of resources and materials

Mentoring and supervision with a senior clinician

Balanced workload

Professional growth (annual professional development budget provided)

Multidisciplinary team of Speech and Occupational Therapists

Opportunity for incentives

Salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience

The Role

You will be providing assessment and intervention for children aged 0-16 years, across areas including:

Fine motor and handwriting development, gross motor coordination and motor planning, sensory processing and regulation, emotional regulation, play skills and early childhood development, executive functioning, participation in daily routines, and functional life skills.

What we hope you can bring to the team

A passion for helping children reach their potential and celebrating their achievements.

A genuine ability to build trusting relationships with children and their families.

Curiosity and a love for ongoing learning.

Creativity to make therapy engaging and fun.

Strong organisation, reliability, and time management skills.

A collaborative, team focused approach.

Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and professional registration with AHPRA.

Up to date compliance checks or a willingness to obtain including Working with Children Check (WCCC), Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening, Full working rights in Australia, Professional Indemnity Insurance.

Position start date: Early 2027.

Position available: Full time (4-day week) or Part time (minimum 3 days per week)