Pediatric OT - Community, Home & School Impact

Kidskills; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Professional development support

Job summary

Kidskills is seeking an Occupational Therapist (PT or FT) to deliver paediatric and community-based therapy across Newcastle and surrounding areas. You will work with children, teens and adults to build independence, confidence, and practical skills in real-world settings.

Key responsibilities include delivering therapy in homes and schools, collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams, and using clinical reasoning to guide interventions across sensory processing, motor development,

Qualifications

• AHPRA registered occupational therapist with paediatrics experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration with families and teams.
• Willingness to travel within Newcastle and Hunter region.
• Commitment to empowering people to live their best everyday lives.

Responsibilities

• Support children, teens and adults to build independence and functional skills.
• Deliver therapy in homes, schools, early learning centres, and community spaces.
• Collaborate with families, support coordinators and multidisciplinary teams to plan interventions.
• Use clinical reasoning to guide interventions across sensory processing, motor development, and daily living skills.
• Tailor therapy to real environments and support continuity of care.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Paediatrics

Community-based practice

Communication skills

Driver's licence

Job description

Kidskills is seeking an Occupational Therapist (PT or FT) to deliver paediatric and community-based therapy across Newcastle and surrounding areas. You will work with children, teens and adults to build independence, confidence, and practical skills in real-world settings.

Key responsibilities include delivering therapy in homes and schools, collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams, and using clinical reasoning to guide interventions across sensory processing, motor development,