Paediatric Occupational Therapist | Contractor | Flexible Hours

Spectrum Therapy Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Onsite sensory gym

Reception, scheduling and billing help

Practice management systems withremote

Underground parking

Superannuation paid

Job summary

Spectrum Therapy Australia, based in Baulkham Hills, NSW, is seeking a paediatric Occupational Therapist on a flexible contractor arrangement. Join an established multidisciplinary practice with access to an onsite sensory gym, administrative and scheduling support, and a collaborative team environment in Sydney's Hills District.

Maintain clinical autonomy while benefiting from referral networks and opportunities for supervision and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Hold current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience or strong interest in paediatric occupational therapy.
• Takes a strengths-based, neuro-affirming approach to supporting children and families.
• Enjoys working independently while valuing professional collaboration.
• Has excellent communication and clinical reasoning skills.
• Holds a valid Working With Children Check and appropriate professional insurance, or can obtain these before commencing.
• Has Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Provide paediatric occupational therapy within Spectrum Therapy Australia's multidisciplinary setting.
• Manage a flexible caseload with scheduling aligned to contracted hours.
• Collaborate with a team of OTs, psychologists, speech pathologists and other allied health professionals.
• Engage in opportunities for supervision, mentoring and professional development as agreed.

Skills

Paediatric OT experience

Neuro-affirming approach

Independent working

Strong communication

Job description

Paediatric Occupational Therapist | Contractor | Flexible Hours

Spectrum Therapy Australia – Baulkham Hills NSW

Baulkham Hills, Sydney | Established Referrals | Onsite Sensory Gym | Flexible Contracting

Love being an OT but want more freedom in how you practise?

Are you a paediatric Occupational Therapist looking to grow your caseload without the overheads of running your own clinic?

At Spectrum Therapy Australia, we're offering a flexible contracting opportunity within our established multidisciplinary practice in Baulkham Hills.

You'll have access to an onsite sensory gym, established referral pathways, administrative support and a welcoming team of allied health professionals — while maintaining your clinical independence.

Whether you're looking to complement your existing private practice, expand your caseload or explore opportunities in clinical supervision and mentoring, we'd love to hear from you.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

An established clinic with referrals available

Benefit from Spectrum's established reputation and referral networks, with opportunities to accept clients aligned with your clinical interests, experience and availability.

Access to an onsite sensory gym

Make use of our dedicated sensory gym to support movement, regulation and functional participation goals within your therapy sessions.

Less administration, more time for clinical work

Our reception and administration team can support client enquiries, appointment coordination, invoicing and billing, allowing you to focus on what you do best.

Flexibility and clinical autonomy

Maintain control over your clinical approach, caseload and professional practice within a mutually agreed contractor arrangement.

A multidisciplinary team around you

Work alongside occupational therapists, psychologists, speech pathologists and other allied health professionals in a collaborative, neuro-affirming environment.

Opportunities beyond direct therapy

Interested in assessments, group programs, parent workshops, professional development or providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior occupational therapists? We're open to exploring opportunities that align with your expertise and interests.

What We Offer

• Flexible contracting opportunities to suit your availability - choose your own hours

• Established referral pathways and opportunities to grow your caseload

• Access to our onsite sensory gym

• Reception, scheduling and billing support

• Established practice management systems with remote access

• Opportunities to provide clinical supervision and mentoring to junior OTs, with remuneration agreed separately

• Opportunities for assessments, group programs, workshops and telehealth

• Secure underground parking

• Superannuation paid in accordance with applicable legislation

• A supportive, values-led multidisciplinary environment

About You

We're looking for an Occupational Therapist who:

• Holds current general AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist

• Has experience or a strong interest in paediatric occupational therapy

• Takes a strengths-based, neuro-affirming approach to supporting children and families

• Enjoys working independently while valuing professional collaboration

• Has excellent communication and clinical reasoning skills

• Holds a valid Working With Children Check and appropriate professional insurance, or can obtain these before commencing

• Has Australian working rights

Senior Occupational Therapists with experience in clinical supervision and mentoring are particularly encouraged to apply. We welcome clinicians interested in combining direct therapy with opportunities to support the professional development of junior OTs.

About Spectrum Therapy Australia

Inspire. Empower. Connect.

Spectrum Therapy Australia is an established multidisciplinary allied health practice supporting children, adolescents and families across Sydney's Hills District.

We're passionate about delivering meaningful, individualised therapy and creating an environment where both clients and clinicians feel supported.

Our clinic brings together occupational therapy, psychology, speech pathology and other allied health services, with a strong focus on collaborative, neuro-affirming care.

Learn more about us at spectrumtherapy.com.au/health-professionals.

Interested? Let's Chat.

You don't need to be looking for a full-time change to explore this opportunity.

Whether you're looking to build a flexible paediatric caseload, provide clinical supervision or combine both, we'd love to have a conversation.

We welcome confidential enquiries from OTs who would like to learn more before applying.