Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist

SOS Recruitment; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PD allowance $2,000

In-house PD and training

Flexible hours

Hybrid work arrangement

Caseloads not KPI-driven

Leadership and mentoring

NDIS and clinical reporting support

Travel reimbursement

Staff discounts

Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and咖

Job summary

SOS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist to lead a growing allied health team in Canberra. The role combines hands-on paediatric therapy with leadership, mentoring and professional development within a supportive multidisciplinary practice.

You will supervise junior therapists, contribute to the growth of services, and help design an innovative sensory gym while delivering high-quality, family-centred care. Hybrid working flexibility is available.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with AHPRA registration and eligibility to work in Australia.
• Experience delivering paediatric Occupational Therapy services.
• Strong communication and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive developmental assessments for children with diverse needs.
• Develop, implement and review individualised therapy plans.
• Deliver clinic and school-based interventions and monitor progress.
• Supervise, mentor and train junior Occupational Therapists and students.
• Prepare clinical documentation and NDIs reports and participate in IEP meetings.

Skills

Paediatric therapy

Clinical assessment

Mentoring staff

NDIS reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

Job description

Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Position: Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Location: Canberra ACT (Hybrid)
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Permanent full-time
Pay rate: $100,000 – $130,000 per annum plus 12% super
Security requirements: Australian work rights, AHPRA registration and WWVP required

Overview:

SOS Recruitment is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a growing multidisciplinary allied health practice in Canberra.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands-on clinical practice with leadership, mentoring and professional development. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting children and families, developing the Occupational Therapy team and contributing to the continued growth of services.

Our client takes an integrated, outcomes-driven approach to care, focusing on the individual needs of each child. You will join a supportive, highly skilled team committed to delivering innovative, individualised and high-quality paediatric therapy services.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary of $100,000 – $130,000 plus 12% super.
• $2,000 annual professional development allowance.
• Free monthly in-house professional development and training.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements.
• Caseloads that are not determined by KPIs.
• Leadership, mentoring and career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to the design and development of a new sensory gym.
• Extended annual leave and parental leave benefits.
• Travel reimbursement and employee discounts.
• Access to extensive clinical resources and a fully stocked kitchen with complimentary food, drinks and coffee.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive developmental assessments for children with diverse needs.
• Develop, implement and review individualised therapy plans to support child development.
• Deliver tailored assessments and play-based interventions in clinic and school settings.
• Support school participation goals and deliver parent information programs.
• Recommend adaptive equipment, environmental accommodations and assistive technology where appropriate.
• Supervise, mentor and train junior Occupational Therapists and students.
• Support the growth and ongoing development of Occupational Therapy services.
• Supervise and upskill Key Worker Practitioners and Allied Health Assistants.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, individualised care.
• Prepare accurate clinical documentation, progress reports and NDIS reports.
• Participate in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings and clinical care reviews.
• Contribute to clinical quality assurance initiatives and continuous improvement.

Experience/requirements:

• Relevant qualifications in Occupational Therapy.
• AHPRA registration.
• Current WWVP check.
• Experience delivering paediatric Occupational Therapy services.
• Strong clinical assessment, intervention planning and clinical reasoning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to support children with diverse developmental needs.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or supporting the development of junior clinicians.
• Understanding of NDIS reporting requirements and multidisciplinary care approaches.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative, compassionate and child-centred approach to therapy.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and delivering high-quality clinical care.
• Australian work authorisation.

SOS Recruitment is committed to workplace diversity and equity in employment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, and individuals from diverse cultural, linguistic, religious and LGBTIQ backgrounds.