Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Hybrid Community Role | Brisbane
$125,000 – $140,000 + Super + CPD (negotiable)| 6 Weeks Annual Leave | Flexible Work - open to PPT or FT
Many experienced paediatric therapists want more autonomy, sustainable caseloads and time to deliver thoughtful therapy.
Play-Based Paediatrics offers an workplace designed around those priorities.
Play-Based Paediatrics providespaediatric occupational therapy services across Brisbanefor children funded through theNDIS. Our therapists support children in the environments where they live, learn and play — homes, schools and community settings.
We intentionally maintain a small allied health team so clinicians receive strong professional support and families receive consistent, high-quality care.
We are now looking for an experiencedPaediatric Occupational Therapistto join the team and contribute to the continued development of our service.
Why This Role Is Different
- Small collaborative team
- Sustainable caseloads
- Flexible hybrid working
- Strong professional development support
- Opportunity to help shape a growing service
Our Clinical Approach
We focus on thoughtful, play-based therapy that supports children's participation in everyday life.
Therapists at Play-Based Paediatrics have the autonomy and time to plan meaningful interventions, collaborate with families and work closely with other allied health professionals.
We prioritise quality of care, sustainable workloads and strong professional collaboration.
The Role
You will deliverpaediatric occupational therapyusing a play-based, family-centred and goal-focused approach.
The role includes:
- Mobile therapy across theBrisbaneregion
- Sessions in homes, schools and community settings
- Telehealth where appropriate
- Work-from-home time for documentation and planning
We maintainmanageable caseloadsso therapists can focus on quality therapy and meaningful outcomes for children and families.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliverpaediatric occupational therapyfor children funded through theNDIS
- Support families to achieve meaningful functional goals
- Provide therapy across home, school and community environments
- Collaborate with physiotherapists and other allied health professionals
- Contribute ideas that strengthen therapy programs and services
Who This Role Suits
- enjoys working in natural environments such as homes, schools and community settings
- values autonomy while remaining part of a supportive team
- wants time to deliver thoughtful, play-based therapy
- prefers sustainable caseloads rather than high-volume service models
- enjoys collaborating with other allied health professionals
If you are an experienced OT who wants to focus on meaningful therapy while contributing to a supportive team environment, we would love to hear from you.
Professional Autonomy and Clinical Influence
As a senior clinician, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our occupational therapy service.
We welcome ideas that strengthen therapy programs, improve service delivery and support positive outcomes for children and families.
Your clinical experience will help shape how the service continues to grow.
What We Are Looking For
- Minimum4 years' experienceas an Occupational Therapist
- Experience working withpaediatric clients(NDIS experience preferred)
- Strong family engagement and goal-setting skills
- Collaborative approach to multidisciplinary work
- Full AHPRA registration
- Driver's licence
What We Offer
- $125,000 – $140,000 + super (negotiable depending on experience)
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Flexible hybrid working model
- Strong professional development support
- Supportive team culture
- Opportunity to help develop and expand the occupational therapy service
Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Salary / Pay Details
$120000 - $145000 (Commensurate with experience) (FT or PT conisdered) + super + CPD + 6 weeks annual leave