Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Healthcarelink Support

Healthcarelink Support; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Fully equipped company car

Professional Development opportunities

Structured admin support

Job summary

Healthcarelink Support is seeking a Community-based Paediatric Occupational Therapist to support children up to 16 years across Logan, South Brisbane and the Scenic Rim. The role offers flexibility, a supportive team, and opportunities to make a lasting impact in children's lives.

Your work will include home, school, and early learning settings, assessments, care plans, and family-centred interventions, with a company car, laptop and mobile provided; AHPRA registration and WWC required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Full AHPRA registration.
• Working With Children Check, First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain).
• Open driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
• Paediatrics experience preferred; new graduates welcome.
• Strong understanding of child development and disability.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time-management skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based, family-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Community-based paediatric OT role supporting children up to 16 years of age.
• Work with clients across Logan, South Brisbane and the Scenic Rim.
• Provide therapy in home, school, and early learning environments as needed.
• Collaborate with families, carers, and educators to achieve meaningful goals.
• Conduct assessments, develop care plans, and deliver strength-based interventions.
• Documentation, reporting, and team collaboration as part of a multidisciplinary model.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time-management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

• Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Community Based

• Logan & Scenic Rim
  Location: South Brisbane / Logan / Scenic Rim, QLD
  Job Type: Full-Time
  Salary: Up to $120,000 + Super + Private Health Cover
  Start Date: Flexible

  Are you a passionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist looking for a meaningful and rewarding role in a community setting? We are working with a client who is actively seeking an enthusiastic OT to join their growing, family-focused therapy team supporting children and their families across Logan, South Brisbane and the Scenic Rim.

  This is a fantastic opportunity for a clinician who values flexibility, a supportive team environment, and the chance to make a lasting impact in children's lives.

  About the Role

  • Community-based paediatric OT role supporting children up to 16 years of age.

  • Work with clients experiencing Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, sensory processing challenges, social-emotional regulation, learning difficulties, and developmental delays.

  • Provide therapy in home, school, and early learning environments as needed.

  • Collaborate with families, carers, and educators to achieve meaningful, functional goals.

  • Conduct assessments, develop care plans, and deliver strength-based interventions.

  • Documentation, report writing, and team collaboration as part of a multidisciplinary model.

  What's on Offer

  • Up to $120,000 per annum + superannuation

  • Private Health Insurance provided after the probation period

  • Fully equipped company car (with private use), laptop, mobile phone & fuel card

  • Supportive, close-knit therapy team and family-centred culture

  • Professional Development (PD) opportunities and supervision

  • Structured admin support for scheduling, billing, and reporting

  • Face-to-face hours capped to protect work-life balance and reduce burnout

  • Genuine career progression opportunities as the service continues to expand

  Candidate Requirements

  • Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

  • Full AHPRA registration

  • Working With Children Check, First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain)

  • Open driver's licence and access to a vehicle

  • Prior experience in paediatrics preferred (new graduates with strong passion also welcome)

  • Strong understanding of child development and disability

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time-management skills

  • Commitment to evidence-based, family-centred practice

  If you're excited about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children while being supported by a warm and professional team, this could be the ideal role for you.