Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Thrive and Grow Occupational Therapy; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Performance-based bonus incentives

Casual employment – 1–2 days per week

Job summary

Thrive and Grow Occupational Therapy is seeking a casual Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our mobile service across Sutherland Shire and surrounds. Roles involve school, preschool and home visits, with telehealth when appropriate.

Ideal for new graduates or early-career OTs, offering flexible 1–2 days per week with support and opportunities to develop paediatric skills.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registered as an Occupational Therapist.
• Level 1 or Level 2 Occupational Therapist.
• Strong interest in working with children and families.
• Friendly, reliable and able to build positive relationships with children.
• Organised and able to manage a mobile caseload.
• Confident working independently while seeking support when needed.
• Current Working With Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Providing individual occupational therapy sessions to children and adolescents with developmental needs.
• Delivering therapy within schools, preschools/daycares and homes.
• Providing telehealth sessions as required.
• Developing engaging, child-centred therapy sessions.
• Presenting education sessions to parents and educators.
• Conducting daycare and school-based screeners.
• Completing clinical documentation and progress notes.
• Communicating with parents, teachers and health professionals.
• Supporting children in fine and gross motor development, handwriting, self-care, sensory processing, attention and participation.

Skills

AHPRA registered

Level 1/2 OT

Child-focused

Friendly & reliable

Mobile caseload

Own vehicle

Travel between appointments

Working With Children Check

Job description

Thrive and Grow Occupational Therapy – Sutherland NSW

Thrive and Grow OT is a mobile paediatric occupational therapy service supporting children and families within their everyday environments. Sessions are predominantly completed within schools, preschools/daycares and family homes across the Sutherland Shire and surrounding areas, with telehealth sessions also provided where appropriate. This is a casual position initially for 1–2 days per week, with the potential to increase over time. The position would suit a new graduate (Level 1) or early-career Occupational Therapist (Level 2) who is looking for a flexible role with support and the opportunity to develop their paediatric clinical skills.

Key responsibilities

Providing individual occupational therapy sessions to children and adolescents with a range of developmental needs

Delivering therapy within schools, preschools/daycares and homes

Providing telehealth occupational therapy sessions as required

Developing engaging, functional and child-centred therapy sessions

Presenting education sessions to parents, educators, teachers and other professionals as required

Conducting daycare and school-based screeners as required

Completing clinical documentation and progress notes

Communicating and collaborating with parents, teachers, educators and other health professionals

Supporting children and adolescents in areas including fine and gross motor development, handwriting, self-care, emotional regulation, sensory processing, attention and participation

About you

AHPRA registered as an Occupational Therapist

Level 1 or Level 2 Occupational Therapist

Strong interest in working with children and families

Friendly, reliable and able to build positive relationships with children

Organised and able to manage a mobile caseload

Confident working independently while also being comfortable seeking support and guidance

Committed to providing practical, family-centred and evidence-informed therapy

Current AHPRA registration

Own reliable vehicle and ability to travel between appointments

Appropriate vehicle insurance for work-related travel

Current Working With Children Check

About us

Thrive and Grow Occupational Therapy is a small, supportive paediatric OT service looking for a warm, enthusiastic and reliable Occupational Therapist to join our growing team.

Casual employment – initially 1–2 days per week

Pay above the applicable award rate

Performance-based bonus incentives available for exceeding agreed targets

Flexible working arrangements

A combination of mobile and telehealth service delivery

Support and supervision from an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Gradual caseload development rather than being expected to manage a full caseload immediately

Access to therapy resources as required and established systems

Variety of clients and therapy environments

Opportunity for the role and hours to grow over time