Paediatric Occupational Therapist, OT | Work from home

Umbo Corporation; Sydney; Remote; AUD 76,000 - 121,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from anywhere in Australia

Flexible hours

Competitive pay including super

Job summary

Umbo Corporation is seeking an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to deliver goal-focused therapy entirely online. You will provide sessions via secure video, support children across Australia from home, and work flexibly for around 15 hours per week while contributing to assessments, reports, and interventions.

We value person-centred, evidence-based practice and offer a supportive, values-driven culture with minimal billable pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an occupational therapist.
• Experience delivering therapy across different ages and needs.
• Proven ability to develop and implement individualised, goal-based interventions.
• Current AHPRA registration, Working With Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and National Police Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Delivering occupational therapy via secure video sessions.
• Supporting clients across Australia from the comfort of home.
• Working flexibly from 15 hours per week and up.
• Completing assessments, reports, and interventions both ethically and transparently.
• Collaborating with a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Paediatric Occupational Therapist, OT | Work from home

Want your work to actually matter, without burning out? Are you an OT who believes access to therapy shouldn’t depend on postcode, waitlists, or privilege?

If you want to use your skills to create real impact, while enjoying the freedom of working from home, keep reading.

Work from home | Purpose-led practice

Umbo is a purpose-driven social enterprise tackling one of Australia’s biggest challenges: the lack of access to speech and occupational therapy in rural, regional, and remote communities.

We believe no one should have to wait 18 months for essential healthcare. That’s why we deliver high-quality therapy online, connecting people with clinicians who genuinely care.

As a social enterprise, we reinvest 50% of our profits to reach more vulnerable communities. We measure success not just in revenue, but in social impact, reducing wait times, supporting underserved clients, and cutting carbon emissions through telehealth.

About the Role

We have ongoing demand for services and are looking for experienced, client-centred Occupational Therapists to join our fully online team.

You’ll work with children, delivering meaningful, goal-focused therapy via telehhealth.

We’re particularly keen to hear from clinicians with experience in NDIS-funded interventions, particularly with neurodivergentclients and clients with complex social and cynical backgrounds.

Your role will include:

• Delivering occupational therapy via secure video sessions

• Supporting clients across Australia from the comfort of home

• Working flexibly from 15 hours per week and up

• Completing assessments, reports, and interventions both ethically and transparently

• Collaborating with a supportive, multidisciplinary team

And importantly - you’re paid for all your time:

• Direct client work

• Indirect work

• Internal meetings and professional activities

Plus, we take admin off your plate:

• Full booking and invoicing support

• All tech platforms provided and set up for you

• Regular individual and peer supervision

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Work from anywhere in Australia

• Flexible hours that fit around your life

• Meaningful work supporting people who might otherwise miss out

• Supportive, values-driven culture with minimal billable pressure

• Competitive pay (including super):

• Band 1 | Early career: $55–$61/hour + super

• Band 2 | Mid career: $65–$75/hour + super

• Band 3 | Advanced/Senior: $80–$88/hour + super(Equivalent to $107,250 – $171,600 FTE per annum)

About You

You’re an adaptable, empathetic, and skilled clinician who enjoys working autonomously while being part of a connected, purpose-led team.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an occupational therapist

• Experience delivering therapy across different ages and needs

• Proven ability to develop and implement individualised, goal-based interventions

• Current AHPRA registration, Working With Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and National Police Clearance

You’ll also bring:

• A passion for person-centred, evidence-based practice

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Excellent time management and organisation

• Experience working with NDIS clients, Medicare and or Private Health insurance

• Commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality care

• Enthusiasm for helping clients in rural and regional communities

• Ability to work effectively within a remote, multidisciplinary team