Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Necessity Kids; Dapto; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supervision

Multidisciplinary team

Operations support

Flexible full-time/part-time roles

Varied paediatric caseload

Clinic, school and community settings

Professional development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative team with OT, Speech & E

Leadership support

Job summary

Necessity Kids is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work with children and families, delivering theory-to-practice therapy across clinic, school and community settings.

You'll join a supportive multidisciplinary team with regular supervision, pathways for professional growth and opportunities to develop clinically within paediatrics.

Qualifications

• Eligible to practise OT in Australia with AHPRA registration.
• WWC and National Police Check required.
• Current driver’s licence and ability to travel as needed.
• Paediatric experience is valued but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT assessments and provide intervention for paediatric clients.
• Support fine and gross motor development and sensory processing.
• Address emotional regulation and self-care/daily living skills.
• Promote play, social participation and school participation.
• Collaborate with parents, carers and educators; produce progress and NDIS reports.
• Work across clinic, school and community settings with MDT support.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Full-Time or Part-Time | Experienced OTs & Developing Clinicians Welcome

Salary Range | $80,000 to $120,000

Love paediatrics but want the right team around you?

Necessity Kids | Dapto, Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW

Full-Time or Part-Time | Experienced OTs & Developing Clinicians Welcome

Salary Range | $80,000 to $120,000

Love paediatrics but want the right team around you?

At Necessity Kids, we're looking for an Occupational Therapist who wants to do meaningful work with children and families while being part of a supportive, collaborative and genuinely multidisciplinary team.

Whether you're an experienced paediatric OT looking for your next move, or an Occupational Therapist wanting to develop your career in paediatrics, we'd love to hear from you.

We don't expect you to do it alone. You'll have access to regular supervision, experienced clinical support, a dedicated Operations Team and opportunities to grow as a clinician.

What You'll Love About Working With Us

• Regular clinical supervision and mentoring
• A supportive and established multidisciplinary team
• Dedicated Operations and administration support
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• A varied paediatric caseload
• Work across clinic, school and community settings
• Professional development and opportunities to expand your clinical skills
• Opportunities for future career progression
• Collaboration with Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and Early Intervention practitioners
• A leadership team that is accessible and invested in supporting our clinicians
• A workplace where team culture, communication and supporting one another genuinely matter

About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist at Necessity Kids, you'll work with children and young people to build their independence, confidence and participation in everyday life.

Depending on the needs of your clients, your work may include:

• Occupational Therapy assessments and intervention
• Fine and gross motor development
• Sensory processing and regulation
• Emotional regulation
• Self-care and daily living skills
• Play, social participation and independence
• School participation and functional skills
• Working collaboratively with parents, carers and educators
• Preparing clinical documentation, progress reports and NDIS reports
• Collaborating with other members of our multidisciplinary team.

You'll have the opportunity to work across our clinic, local schools and community settings, providing therapy where it can make a meaningful difference.

Who Are We Looking For?

We're looking for someone who is warm, motivated, organised and genuinely enjoys working with children and families.

You'll need:

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration
• Current Working with Children Check
• National Police Check
• Current driver's licence
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A commitment to evidence-informed and family-centred practice.

Paediatric experience is highly regarded but isn't essential.

About Necessity Kids

Necessity Kids is an established multidisciplinary paediatric allied health provider based in Dapto, in the Illawarra.

Our growing team provides Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Early Intervention, supporting children and families across clinic, school and community environments.

We're continuing to grow our Occupational Therapy service and are looking for the right person to grow with us.

Ready for a Change?

Maybe you're looking for better support.

Maybe you want more opportunity to develop professionally.

Or perhaps you're simply looking for a team where you can enjoy coming to work, feel valued and focus on being a great Occupational Therapist.

Whatever is bringing you to your next opportunity, we'd love to have a conversation.