Paediatric OT - $85K+ - Sensory Gym, Own Programs & $1K CPD - Sydney, NSW

MediRecruit; Sydney; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation above award

Annual CPD allowance

Career progression & supervision

Admin support

Sensory gym facilities

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible full-time/part-time

Job summary

MediRecruit represents a paediatric occupational therapy clinic in Sydney's Northern Beaches seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to join a long-established practice serving children 0–25. You will deliver family-centred, strengths-based OT across clinic, school and community settings, with opportunities for telehealth and a sensory gym environment.

The role offers full-time or permanent part-time options, a supportive team, supervision and a generous CPD allowance, plus above-award salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Experience working with children and young people (0–25 years).
• Excellent communication skills with children, families, teachers and other health professionals.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Current driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver family-centred, strengths-based OT for children and young people with delays in areas such as movement, play, eating, handwriting, attention, social skills, coping with change and participation in sport and activities.
• Support older clients with independence, executive functioning, community participation and the move into study, work and adulthood.
• Complete evidence-based assessments and interventions using sound clinical reasoning.
• Recommend equipment and aids, and measure their impact for each client.
• Coach parents and carers to support their child's goals at home.
• Liaise regularly with families, teachers, schools and preschools.
• Complete documentation and compliance tasks in line with funding body requirements.
• Contribute ideas to the practice's family resources, such as a termly blog topic and short at-home activity video, with full support from the marketing team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Organisation

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Paediatric OT - $85K+ - Sensory Gym, Own Programs & $1K CPD - Sydney, NSW

Our Client: Our Client is a privately owned and run paediatric Occupational Therapy clinic who has been servicing Sydney's North Shore and Northern Beaches for over 30 years. Their highly experience team embrace each child's unique strengths and perspectives to achieve their individual goals. They prioritize a positive team culture with an early finish on Friday afternoons, and regular supervision and professional development opportunities.

About the Role

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a long-established, highly regarded paediatric OT practice on Sydney's Northern Beaches. The practice works with children, young people and families, mainly aged 0 to 14, and also supports young adults up to 25 through the transition to adulthood. Services are delivered in a purpose-built clinic, in schools, in the community and via telehealth. This role is available full-time or permanent part-time. If you'd prefer a shorter week, we'd still love to hear from you.

• Deliver family-centred, strengths-based OT for children and young people with delays in areas such as movement, play, eating, handwriting, attention, social skills, coping with change and participation in sport and activities
• Support older clients with independence, executive functioning, community participation and the move into study, work and adulthood
• Complete evidence-based assessments and interventions using sound clinical reasoning
• Recommend equipment and aids, and measure their impact for each client
• Coach parents and carers to support their child's goals at home
• Liaise regularly with families, teachers, schools and preschools
• Complete documentation and compliance tasks in line with funding body requirements
• Contribute ideas to the practice's family resources, such as a termly blog topic and short at-home activity video, with full support from the marketing team

Benefits

• $85,000+ superannuation, paid above award
• $1,000 annual CPD allowance plus weekly in-house training
• Structured career progression program and clinical supervision for every clinician
• Dedicated admin team, practice manager and marketing manager, so you can focus on clinical work
• Purpose-built clinic with multiple therapy rooms and a large sensory gym
• Employee Assistance Program, including psychologist access and wellbeing support
• Close-knit, supportive team culture
• Full-time or part-time flexibility

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Current AHPRA registration
• Experience working with children and young people (0 to 25 years)
• Solid understanding of developmental issues affecting children and young people, including physical, intellectual, social and psychological needs
• Excellent communication skills with children, families, teachers and other health professionals
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Current driver's licence and access to a vehicle
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check

Additional information

• $85,000+ superannuation, paid above award
• $1,000 annual CPD allowance plus weekly in-house training
• Full-time or permanent part-time