Occupational Therapist PT or FT - Paediatrics, Disability & Community

Kidskills; Newcastle; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company car

Professional development support

Descripción de la vacante

Kidskills is seeking an Occupational Therapist (PT or FT) to deliver paediatric and community-based therapy across Newcastle and surrounding areas. You will work with children, teens and adults to build independence, confidence, and practical skills in real-world settings.

Key responsibilities include delivering therapy in homes and schools, collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams, and using clinical reasoning to guide interventions across sensory processing, motor development,

Formación

• AHPRA registered occupational therapist with paediatrics experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration with families and teams.
• Willingness to travel within Newcastle and Hunter region.
• Commitment to empowering people to live their best everyday lives.

Responsabilidades

• Support children, teens and adults to build independence and functional skills.
• Deliver therapy in homes, schools, early learning centres, and community spaces.
• Collaborate with families, support coordinators and multidisciplinary teams to plan interventions.
• Use clinical reasoning to guide interventions across sensory processing, motor development, and daily living skills.
• Tailor therapy to real environments and support continuity of care.

Conocimientos

AHPRA registration

Paediatrics

Community-based practice

Communication skills

Driver's licence

Descripción del empleo

Occupational Therapist PT or FT - Paediatrics, Disability & Community

Support children, teens, and adults to build independence, confidence, and functional skills. Deliver therapy where it matters most — in homes, schools, early learning centres, and community spaces. Work flexibly across Newcastle and surrounding areas with autonomy and trust. Collaborate with families, support coordinators, and multidisciplinary teams to create practical, person‑centred plans. Use your clinical reasoning to guide interventions in sensory processing, emotional regulation, fine and gross motor development, daily living skills, assistive technology, and more.

Key responsibilities

Support children, teens, and adults to build independence, confidence, and functional skills

Deliver therapy in homes, schools, early learning centres, and community spaces

Work flexibly across Newcastle and surrounding areas

Collaborate with families, support coordinators, and multidisciplinary teams to create practical, person‑centred plans

Use clinical reasoning to guide interventions in sensory processing, emotional regulation, fine and gross motor development, daily living skills, and assistive technology

About you

AHPRA registration

Passion for paediatrics and community‑based practice

Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

A commitment to empowering people to live their best everyday lives

A driver's licence and willingness to travel within the greater Newcastle and Hunter region

A caseload with opportunities to work across the lifespan

Freedom to shape your day and tailor therapy to real environments

A supportive team that values reflective practice, professional development, and work–life balance

Resources, mentoring, and structured support to help you grow your clinical strengths

• Company car and supported professional development