Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Omega Medical; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Medical in Australia is seeking a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to work with children and their families, delivering assessments and interventions to support participation in daily life activities.

The role focuses on self-care, play and educational readiness; AHPRA registration is required (or eligibility to obtain). Travel and accommodation are provided, with dates ASAP to 26 November 2026; rates to be advised.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• AHPRA registration (or eligibility to obtain).
• Passion for working with children and their families.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Assess and intervene to help children participate in daily life activities.
• Develop self-care, play and educational readiness skills.
• Support participation in childcare, kindergarten, and school environments.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Collaborative work

Lifelong learning

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Contact Name: Nicole Jordan

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Contact Phone: [phone]

Specialty: Paediatric Occupational Therapy

Grade: Allied Health

Rate: Rates to be advised

Dates: ASAP to 26 Nov 2026

Travel: Provided

Accommodation: Provided

Client Description

• We are a well-established private practice with over a decade of experience delivering high-quality Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology services for children and their families. Our warm, collaborative team thrives on innovation, excellence in care, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth. With a strong and supportive management structure, we offer an environment where clinicians can truly thrive—both professionally and personally.

Your Role

• As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will work with children and their families to support participation in daily life activities through individualized assessments and interventions. You will play a key role in helping children develop essential life skills across three core areas of focus:

Key Areas of Practice

• Self-Care Skills: Help children build independence in daily routines such as toileting, dressing, feeding, and bathing.
• Play & Leisure: Support development of meaningful play skills and engagement in activities that bring joy and social connection.
• Educational Readiness & Participation: Enhance children's fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills required for success in childcare, kindergarten, and school environments.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• AHPRA registration (or eligibility to obtain)
• Passion for working with children and their families
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience working in a paediatric or private practice setting
• Familiarity with NDIS or funding systems for children with disabilities