Paediatric Occupational Therapist | 4.5 Billable Hours Per Day

Gorilla Jobs; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working hours

Work-from-home admin days

EAP / wellbeing support

Regular team meetings

Bonus incentives and annual salary/PD

Social events and recognition

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs is seeking a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to support children with autism, developmental delays and rare syndromes, using routines-based intervention to foster independence. You will join a not-for-profit provider and contribute to early intervention services across clinic and community settings in Sydney.

You will enter a 12-week induction, build your caseload gradually, and work within a supportive, transdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Full AHPRA registration.
• Unrestricted Australian Working Rights.
• Drivers licence and own vehicle.
• All levels of experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-week induction and gradually build caseload.
• Shadow experienced therapists during the initial period.
• Deliver group programs at the Baulkham Hills clinic and provide individual sessions in homes, early childhood centers, and schools.
• Engage in transdiscliplinary team meetings and professional development workshops.
• Tailor caseload scheduling to minimise travel and focus on your home region.

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Paediatric Occupational Therapist | 4.5 Billable Hours Per Day

This leading not-for-profit provider offers early intervention support to children at the start of their diagnostic journey. They specialise in assisting children with autism, developmental delays, and rare syndromes to build their capacity for everyday activities through routines-based intervention. Working closely with children and their families, this organisation is dedicated to fostering independence and autonomy.

About the Position:

As an Occupational Therapist, you will participate in an in-depth, 12-week induction program, gradually building up your caseload while shadowing experienced therapists. Your day may include group programs at the company's clinic in Baulkham Hills, along with individualised sessions in community settings like homes, early childhood centers, and schools. A manageable KPI of 4.5 billable hours per day allows you to deliver high-quality care while maintaining a flexible schedule.

• Weekly supervision for the first 3 months, then fortnightly
• Supervision from the lead therapist with over 8 years experience
• Buddy system for New Graduate Occupational Therapists
• Engage in transdisciplinary team meetings and professional development workshops
• Tailored caseload scheduling minimises travel, focusing on your home region

On Offer:

• Salary of $80,000 - $115,000 + Super
• Salary packaging for tax minimisation, adding up to $5-6k in take-home pay
• Kilometric reimbursement and yearly PD budget up to $1,100
• Flexible working hours, work-from-home admin days, and a supportive team culture
• Fortnightly team meetings
• Bonus incentives on offer and annual salary reviews
• Regular team bonding, social events, and recognition program
• Option to manage your own schedule if this interests you
• EAP to support wellbeingFundraising events completed as a team such as City 2 Surf

What you will need:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Full AHPRA registration
• Unrestricted Australian Working Rights
• Drivers licence and own vehicle
• All levels of experience are encouraged to apply