Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Northern Star Supports; Kurri Kurri; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 weeks annual leave

Modern office

Work vehicles

Weekly 1:1 supervision

Shadowing onboarding

Professional development support

Warm multidisciplinary team

Job summary

Northern Star Supports is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary paediatric team in Kurri Kurri, NSW. The role offers a primarily paediatric caseload (0–18 years) delivering NDIS supports and private services in our brand‑new office.

You’ll collaborate with families, schools and fellow clinicians to achieve meaningful functional outcomes. This full‑time position includes 7 weeks annual leave, supportive supervision, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Experience or interest in paediatric practice.
• Strong communication and reflective practice skills.

Responsibilities

• Play-based paediatric intervention
• Functional capacity assessments
• Early childhood and school-aged therapy
• Emotional regulation, sensory processing & daily living skills
• Youth capacity-building supports
• Collaborative goal setting with families
• Protected admin time for reports and planning

Skills

Communication skills

Reflective practice

Education

Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Northern Star Supports is growing, and we’re excited to welcome a passionate Occupational Therapist to our multidisciplinary paediatric team. With our brand‑new purpose‑built office now open in Kurri Kurri, this is a chance to join a values‑driven organisation that prioritises high‑quality therapy, collaboration, and genuine care.

About the Role

This role offers a primarily paediatric caseload (0–18 years), with opportunities to support youth and young adults. You’ll deliver NDIS therapeutic supports and private services, working closely with families, schools, support coordinators, and fellow clinicians to achieve meaningful functional outcomes.

Occupational Therapist (Paediatrics)

Kurri Kurri NSW | Full Time | $95k–$105k + Super | 7 Weeks Annual Leave

Northern Star Supports is growing, and we’re excited to welcome a passionate Occupational Therapist to our multidisciplinary paediatric team. With our brand‑new purpose‑built office now open in Kurri Kurri, this is a chance to join a values‑driven organisation that prioritises high‑quality therapy, collaboration, and genuine care.

About the Role

This role offers a primarily paediatric caseload (0–18 years), with opportunities to support youth and young adults. You’ll deliver NDIS therapeutic supports and private services, working closely with families, schools, support coordinators, and fellow clinicians to achieve meaningful functional outcomes.

Your week will include:

• Play‑based paediatric intervention
• Functional capacity assessments
• Early childhood and school‑aged therapy
• Emotional regulation, sensory processing & daily living skills
• Youth capacity‑building supports
• Collaborative goal setting with families
• Protected admin time for reports and planning

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Primarily paediatric caseload (children, teens, young adults)
• 7 weeks annual leave (5 directed + 2 flexible)
• Purpose‑built, modern office designed for collaboration
• Work vehicles available for community visits
• Structured supervision (weekly 1:1 + senior OT mentoring)
• Supported onboarding with shadowing and gradual caseload build
• Professional development support and reflective practice
• Warm, supportive multidisciplinary team (OT, SP, Support Coordination)
• Leadership that values wellbeing, sustainability, and clinical excellence

About You

• Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration
• Experience or interest in paediatric practice
• Strong communication and reflective practice skills
• Commitment to strengths‑based, participant‑centred therapy
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

New graduates and early‑career OTs are strongly encouraged to apply.

Join a team where people matter, and where your work truly makes a difference.