Paediatric Occupational Therapist

4 Healthcare Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

4 Healthcare Recruitment is seeking a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team, supporting children from early childhood to adolescence across clinic, home, school and community settings.

You will conduct assessments, develop therapy plans and deliver interventions targeting functional skills, sensory processing, motor development and daily activities, while working closely with families and educators to apply strategies at home and school.

Qualifications

• Current qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with AHPRA is required.
• WWCC and National Police Check are mandatory.
• Valid Australian driver's licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of paediatric clients across clinic, home, school and community settings.
• Develop individualised therapy plans based on assessment findings.
• Deliver interventions targeting functional skills, sensory processing, motor development, self-care and participation.
• Collaborate with families, educators and other health professionals to translate goals into practical strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Clinical reasoning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Tools

AHPRA registration

WWCC (Working with Children Check)

National Police Check

Driver's licence

Job description

• Work with children and families across a varied paediatric caseload
• Access ongoing clinical supervision and professional development
• Deliver therapy across clinic, home, school and community settings

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Key Points

• Work with children and families across a varied paediatric caseload
• Access ongoing clinical supervision and professional development
• Deliver therapy across clinic, home, school and community settings

About the Company

4 Healthcare Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a growing paediatric allied health provider that supports children and families to build everyday skills, confidence and independence. The organisation takes a family-centred approach to therapy, with an emphasis on practical outcomes and support that carries across a child's daily environments.

About the Role

An opportunity is available for a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team supporting children from early childhood through to adolescence.

You’ll conduct assessments, develop individualised therapy plans and deliver interventions targeting functional skills, sensory processing, motor development, self-care, emotional regulation and participation in everyday activities. Working closely with families, educators and other health professionals, you’ll help translate therapy goals into practical strategies that can be used at home, school and in the community.

The role offers variety in how and where you deliver services, along with access to clinical supervision and ongoing professional development. It’s well suited to an OT who enjoys working with children, values collaboration with families and wants to help young people build skills for everyday life.

What You’ll Need

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration
• A current Working with Children Check and National Police Check
• A current Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary team

Experience in paediatric occupational therapy, school-based services or NDIS settings would be an advantage. Familiarity with supporting children with developmental delays, autism, ADHD and sensory processing differences is also desirable.

Additional information

• Varied paediatric caseload across clinic, home, school and community settings
• Ongoing clinical supervision and professional development
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team