Senior Occupational Therapist | Clinic-Based | Paediatric Caseload

- Shape the OT service your way – grow a small team, set best practice, choose resources (they’ll purchase what you need)
- Work shoulder-to-shoulder with Speech Pathologists, backed by an experienced SP Director who’ll champion your vision
- Clinic-based caseload with optional school visits and some telehealth/WFH for suitable clients
- Quality over KPIs – realistic contact hours with protected admin/reporting time
- Established, modern clinic (15+ years) with a warm, collaborative culture (think coffee runs, occasional dinners, even dog walks)

The opportunity

Lead the next chapter of a well-regarded paediatric service near Penrith. You’ll maintain a hands-on clinical caseload while designing and growing the OT offering, partnering closely with Speech Pathologists and a supportive Director.

Your week might include

- Paediatric assessments and intervention across fine/gross motor, sensory regulation, school readiness, ADLs




- Joint sessions and case conferences with SPs; integrated goals and parent coaching
- Service development: pathways, resources, documentation standards, and mentoring future OT hires
- Community links: optional school visits and stakeholder collaboration

What’s on offer

- Salary: $125,000+ Super (commensurate with experience)
- Resourcing:we’ll fund the assessments, tools, and PD you recommend
- Support:weekly mentoring, case conferences, and autonomy to implement your model
- Balance:sensible contact hours, gradual onboarding of caseload, adaptable telehealth where it makes sense

About you

- AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist with 5+ years’ paediatric experience
- Comfortable leading service improvements and mentoring others while staying clinically hands‑on
- Collaborative communicator who enjoys working closely with Speech Pathologists and families
- Values a calm, client‑centred environment over volume metrics

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📌 Senior Occupational Therapist | Clinic-Based | Paediatric Caseload (Penrith)
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