Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Mayday Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

MAYDAY Healthcare is partnering with a growing paediatric allied health practice seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident Paediatric OT who wants genuine autonomy, an established caseload and the chance to help shape a growing practice.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years paediatric OT experience
• Current AHPRA registration
• Strong autism/neurodivergent experience
• Confidence managing an independent caseload
• Excellent assessment and report-writing skills
• Excellent communication and organisation
• Warm, family-centred approach
• Driver’s licence and suitable vehicle
• NDIS experience highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a paediatric caseload across homes, schools and community settings
• Deliver assessments, therapy, intervention planning and reports
• Build strong relationships with children, families and other professionals
• Collaborate with the practice owner and oversee clinical supervision where applicable

Skills

Paediatric OT

Autism/Neurodivergent experience

Independent caseload management

Assessment and reporting

Communication and organisation

Family-centred approach

NDIS experience advantageous

Driver's licence

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

MAYDAY Healthcare is partnering with a growing paediatric allied health practice seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident Paediatric OT who wants genuine autonomy, an established caseload and the chance to help shape a growing practice.

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Permanent Part-Time | Marsden Park, Box Hill & Surrounds | $105,000–$115,000 + Super FTE, Pro Rata

Why You’ll Love It

• Permanent part-time, ideally 3 days per week
• $105,000–$115,000 + super FTE, pro rata
• Established caseload from day one
• No billable-hour or rigid productivity targets
• Manage your own calendar and caseload
• Geographically grouped clients to minimise travel
• No evenings or weekends
• Work across homes, schools, childcare and community settings
• Direct access to the practice owner and regular clinical supervision
• Opportunity to increase days and take on broader responsibilities as the practice grows
• Potential future senior/clinical leadership opportunities

About the Role

You’ll independently manage a paediatric caseload, delivering assessments, therapy, intervention planning and reports while building strong relationships with children, families and other professionals.

The caseload is predominantly children aged 2.5–13, with a strong focus on autism, neurodivergence, developmental delay, ADHD, sensory regulation, emotional regulation and functional skills.

About You

We’re looking for:

• 3–5+ years’ paediatric OT experience
• Current AHPRA registration
• Strong autism/neurodivergent experience
• Confidence managing an independent caseload
• Strong assessment and report-writing skills
• Excellent communication and organisation
• Warm, family-centred approach
• Comfortable working independently in the community
• Driver’s licence and suitable vehicle
• NDIS experience highly regarded

If you’re looking for more autonomy, less corporate pressure and the opportunity to genuinely make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.