Pediatric Occupational Therapist

HealthcareLink Pty Ltd.; Dapto; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthcareLink Pty Ltd. in Dapto, NSW, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a modern, multidisciplinary clinic on a permanent, full-time basis with flexible working arrangements.

You will work with children and young people on a paediatric caseload, delivering family-centred care, promoting independence, and supporting school participation, with strong CPD and supervision. NDIS reporting and administrative duties are supported by the operations team, allowing you to focus on high-quality

Qualifications

• Paediatric occupational therapy experience or clear interest in paediatrics.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with families.
• Proven clinical reasoning and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct OT services to children and young people.
• Develop and implement evidence-informed intervention plans.
• Complete NDIS reporting and clinical documentation with support from admin.

Skills

Pediatrics

Clinical autonomy

NDIS reporting

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and warm Occupational Therapist, welcoming both experienced clinicians and developing practitioners seeking full-time or part-time flexible working arrangements. Located in Dapto within the picturesque Illawarra and South Coast region of New South Wales, the position offers attractive salary packages between $80,000 and $120,000 while providing an exceptional quality of life surrounded by coastal charm, vibrant communities, and outstanding lifestyle benefits.

Operating within a modern, well-equipped clinic environment as well as extending services across local schools and community settings, the incoming therapist will enjoy high clinical autonomy across a varied paediatric caseload. The practitioner will work with children and young people to foster independence, fine and gross motor development, sensory and emotional regulation, daily living skills, and school participation through evidence-informed, family-centred care. Billing and administrative duties are seamlessly handled thanks to dedicated operations and administrative support, allowing clinicians to focus fully on high-quality direct client care and clinical documentation, including NDIS reporting.

The practice prides itself on a supportive, collaborative, and genuinely multidisciplinary team composition that includes Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, and Early Intervention practitioners. Clinicians receive robust clinical support, regular supervision, dedicated mentoring, and extensive continuing professional development (CPD) support.

As the practice continues to expand, senior clinicians will find rewarding supervisor opportunities and potential avenues for future career progression, all supported by an accessible leadership team genuinely invested in staff growth, team culture, and positive communication.