Paediatric Occupational Therapist

OT GYMS - Growing Young Minds & Skills; Willoughby City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-Fridays

Extended breaks

Flexible hours

Work From Home

Job summary

OT G.Y.M.S - Growing Young Minds & Skills is seeking a paediatric occupational therapist with at least 2 years' experience. The role spans clinic, school, preschool, telehealth and community sessions, with a focus on building a sustainable caseload and long-term engagement.

The successful clinician will join a supportive, multidisciplinary team at Chatswood and will benefit from flexible scheduling, generous handover, and ongoing professional development opportunities as maternity leave

Qualifications

• Registered with AHPRA.
• At least 2 years' OT experience, preferably paediatric setting.
• Ability to work across clinic, school, preschool, telehealth and community settings.
• Flexible, private practice environment with maternity cover and potential ongoing role.

Responsibilities

• Provide paediatric occupational therapy services to children and families.
• Work with an established caseload of clients.
• Conduct clinic, school, preschool, telehealth and community-based sessions.
• Communicate with parents, schools and other professionals.
• Develop and implement intervention approaches aligned with client goals.
• Maintain clinical documentation and OT G.Y.M.S processes.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Child-centered

Independent

Organised

Communication

Job description

We are seeking a passionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist with at least 2 years’ experience. The role will initially provide maternity leave cover with a genuine intention for the successful clinician to continue with OT G.Y.M.S on an ongoing basis beyond this period.

This is not simply a short-term replacement role. We are looking for someone who is interested in becoming a valued, longer-term member of the practice and developing their own professional identity and caseload within OT G.Y.M.S.

The successful clinician will step into an established caseload of children and families, with substantial handover and support provided to ensure a smooth transition. The role includes a combination of clinic, school, preschool, telehealth and community-based sessions - and can be adjusted depending on your interests, experience and availability.

Contracting with OT G.Y.M.S means flexibility that is actually flexible and where you are properly remunerated for all billable work. Say Goodbye to: hidden overtime, late night reports, or unrealistic KPI's that you don't get to reap financial benefit from!

Say Hello to: options like Flexi-Fridays, extended breaks during school holidays, and choice of hours that suit your own rhythm - whether you thrive in the mornings or do your best work later in the day. You’ll have the autonomy to create a schedule that works for you.

Because great therapists deserve balance, not burnout.

Supported by a small but experienced OT specific team, and work within a larger multi-disciplinary context, with our Chatswood clinic being a shared location with the wonderful North Shore Speech Therapy (NSST) team.

About Us:

OT G.Y.M.S - Growing Young Minds & Skills is a growing paediatric occupational therapy practice delivering high-quality, holistic therapy to children and families across Sydney's Lower North Shore - Our service aims to support children and their families to GROW! Grow in their skill capabilities, friendships, and independence. Areas of support include fine motor, gross motor, social skills, sensory processing, self-regulation, emotional regulation, self-care, planning and executive functioning skills.

Transition & Handover

To support continuity of care, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to commence handover, familiarisation and supported transition from November 2026, well before maternity leave begins (January 2027).

This will include:

• Comprehensive clinical handover of existing clients
• Introduction to families and opportunities to establish rapport before January
• Review of relevant reports, assessments, goals and intervention approaches
• Guidance around OT G.Y.M.S systems, documentation and processes
• Support to understand the individual needs and preferences of established families
• Ongoing discussion and guidance throughout the transition period

The goal is to ensure that by January, you feel confident and well-supported stepping into the caseload, while families feel comfortable and secure with the transition.

Key responsibilities

• Provide paediatric occupational therapy services to children and families
• Work with an established caseload of clients
• Can conduct clinic, school, preschool, telehealth and community-based sessions
• Communicate with parents, schools and other professionals
• Develop and implement intervention approaches aligned with client goals
• Maintain clinical documentation and systems as per OT G.Y.M.S processes

About you:

• Registered with AHPRA
• At least 2 years' OT experience - preferably in Paediatric OT settings
• Strong clinical reasoning and a practical, child-centred approach
• Confidence in working independently
• Values building genuine relationships with families
• Organised and reliable
• Communicates well with parents, schools and other professionals
• Interested in developing a longer-term role within a small private practice
• Established caseload – no need to build a caseload from scratch
• Substantial handover and transition support from November 2026
• Maternity leave cover from January 2027
• Genuine ongoing contract opportunity beyond maternity leave
• Flexible scheduling that suits you - e.g. Flexi-fridays, flexible hours, Work From Home (WFH)
• Variety of clinic, school, telehealth and community-based work
• Opportunity to develop your own clinical interests
• A practice that prioritises quality of care and strong relationships over simply filling appointments

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