Paediatric Occupational Therapist

APSC Allied Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Peer supervision for grads

Competitive remuneration

Professional development package

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

APSC Allied Health in Auburn, NSW, is seeking a passionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist to support children with diverse developmental needs, helping them build independence across home, school and community settings.

You will work with families in a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering interventions and ensuring quality care. The role offers flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration.
• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for multidisciplinary work.
• Flexibility and adaptability to diverse client needs.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions targeting fine motor, sensory processing, emotional regulation and ADLs.
• Support children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder and other conditions.
• Collaborate with families, teachers/educators and multidisciplinary teams to achieve outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with professional standards.

Skills

Paediatric OT

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Collaborative/teamwork

Education

OT degree

AHPRA registration

Job description

We are seeking a passionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team at APSC Allied Health. The role focuses on supporting children with diverse developmental needs, to build their independence and everyday skills. You will work collaboratively with children and their families across home, school and community settings, working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team to help each child reach their goals.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions targeting fine motor skills, sensory processing, emotional regulation, self-care and activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Support children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder and other developmental conditions
• Collaborate with families, teachers/educators and multidisciplinary team members to support positive outcomes
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with relevant professional standards and organisational policies

About us

At Australian Psychology and Speech Clinic (APSC), we are a team of allied health professionals, including psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and behaviour support practitioners.

Based in Auburn, NSW, we provide clinic-based and community-based services across Sydney.

What we offer

• Regular peer supervision and support for new graduates
• Competitive remuneration
• We offer a professional development package
• Achievable KPIs
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Opportunities for career development
• A collaborative and supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills to provide effective, evidence-based interventions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of our clients
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and a passion for delivering high-quality care