Paediatric Occupational Therapist – New Grads & Experienced OTs Welcome

SereneKids Therapy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD budget

Protected admin time

Weekly supervision

Flexible hours

Long-term secure role

Job summary

SereneKids Therapy in Sydney is seeking a Paediatric Occupational Therapist. The role welcomes new graduates and experienced OTs, offering a supportive team that weaves mindfulness into daily work and provides protected admin time and a CPD budget.

You’ll engage in clinic-based and community sessions with structured supervision and clear growth pathways, supporting children to thrive through play and family collaboration.

Qualifications

• Registered paediatric occupational therapist or new graduate gaining AHPRA registration.
• Experience or interest in paediatric settings and play-based therapy.
• Comfortable working in a team with mindfulness and collaborative growth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver paediatric occupational therapy with a play-based approach to children.
• Collaborate with families and educators to support goals.
• Document and plan sessions with protected admin and case planning time.
• Engage in ongoing supervision and professional development.

Skills

Paediatric OT

Play-based therapy

Team collaboration

Reflective practice

Education

AHPRA registration

Tools

Surface Pro

Job description

Paediatric Occupational Therapist – New Grads & Experienced OTs Welcome

Paediatric Occupational Therapist – New Grads & Experienced OTs Welcome

A role designed around you, where wellbeing, growth and connection matter just as much as the work you do.

At SereneKids Therapy, we’ve created a space where therapists feel supported, valued and inspired. Whether you’re starting your OT career or bringing years of paediatric experience, you’ll find a team that weaves mindfulness into the day, builds protected admin time into every week, and makes real space for growth, both personal and professional.

Structured support: weekly 1:1 supervision, fortnightly group sessions and monthly OT Learning Labs

Protected admin and report blocks: no after-hours notes

Growth built in: $1,500 yearly CPD budget and clear leadership pathways

Great systems: Surface Pro or laptop provided, plus streamlined admin support

Mindfulness culture: moments of stillness and self-awareness woven into your week

Beautiful new clinic in Kingsgrove, close to transport and great coffee

A mix of clinic-based and community sessions, with set clinic days and set community days each week

Play-based sessions focused on connection and functional goals

Family coaching and collaboration with educators

SereneMinds resets before or after team sessions

Protected report writing and case planning time

Ongoing supervision and professional growth opportunities

A registered OT, or a new graduate gaining AHPRA registration, with any level of paediatric experience

You love paediatrics, play and reflective practice

You’re honest, team-oriented and passionate about helping children thrive

WWCC, police check and NSW driver’s licence required

The Offer

New graduates: a graded schedule to build your caseload and confidence gradually, supported every step of the way by experienced paediatric OTs

Experienced OTs: room to deepen your clinical skills, share your knowledge with the team, and step into leadership as we grow

Salary based on experience

Flexible hours that fit around your life

A long-term, secure role in a growing, heart-led team

Join us at SereneKids — where calm, connection, and growth come first.