Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Contractor Opportunity | Flexible Consulting | Immediate Referral Base I Help Children Thrive. Build a Rewarding Career with Us.
Join our well-established Specialist Paediatric Clinic and become part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping children achieve their full potential.We are seeking an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our growing practice on a flexible contractor basis.Whether you are looking for one day per week, part-time or full-time consulting, we provide the referrals, administrative support and clinical environment so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.
About the RoleYou will provide evidence-based assessment and intervention for infants, children and adolescents (0–18 years) with a broad range of developmental, behavioural and functional needs.Your caseload may include:Fine motor and handwriting developmentSensory processing assessment and interventionAutism Spectrum DisorderADHD and executive functioningEmotional regulationSchool readinessActivities of daily living and self-care skillsMotor planning and coordinationFunctional Capacity Assessments (where experienced)Parent coaching and school collaborationServices may be provided in the clinic, via telehealth or through school visits where appropriate.Clients are funded through:MedicareNDIS (Self-Managed participants)Private Health InsurancePrivate funding
About YouTo be successful in this role you will have:Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)Current unrestricted AHPRA registrationCurrent NSW Working With Children CheckNDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)Professional Indemnity InsuranceExcellent communication, clinical reasoning and report-writing skillsCommitment to evidence-based, family-centred practiceAbility to work independently while contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary team
Desirable ExperienceApplications from clinicians with the following experience will be highly regarded:NDIS and Medicare-funded servicesFunctional Capacity AssessmentsStandardised paediatric assessmentsTelehealth service deliverySchool and childcare collaborationSensory integration and other evidence-based paediatric approachesAbility to prepare high-quality clinical and funding reportsMembership of Occupational Therapy Australia
What We OfferWe believe great clinicians thrive when they are supported.Our practice offers:Competitive percentage-based contractor arrangementImmediate referrals through an established specialist paediatric practiceDiverse referral pathways including Medicare, NDIS, Private Health Insurance and privately funded familiesFull reception, administration and billing supportModern consulting rooms and clinical resourcesFlexible consulting days and hoursOpportunities for clinic, school and telehealth servicesRegular collaboration with experienced PaediatriciansSupportive and respectful workplace cultureOpportunity to build a busy, sustainable caseload while developing your own clinical interests