Full time | Part-Time | Casual | Chatswood, NSW

At Pouch Therapy, we are a growing paediatric occupational therapy practice based in Chatswood, supporting children and families across Sydney’s Lower North Shore and surrounding areas.

We believe therapy should be warm, practical and genuinely helpful, not only for the child, but for the whole family. Our approach focuses on helping children build the skills and confidence they need to participate more successfully in everyday life at home, at school and in the community.

As our practice continues to grow, we are looking for an Occupational Therapist currently based in Australia to join our team. We welcome applications from experienced clinicians and new graduates, with opportunities available across full-time, part-time and casual employment.

About the Role

You will work with children across a range of developmental and functional areas, including:

Fine motor and handwriting skills

Sensory processing and regulation

Emotional regulation and behaviour

Social interaction and play skills

School readiness and classroom participation

Motor coordination and everyday functional skills

Depending on your experience, interests and availability, your caseload may include:

Clinic-based sessions at our Chatswood practice

School, preschool and childcare visits

Home and community-based therapy

Assessments, intervention planning and report writing

Parent coaching and collaboration with educators and other professionals

We want our therapists spending their time doing what they trained to do: working with children and families.

Pouch has dedicated administrative support to assist with bookings, scheduling,



client enquiries and other day-to-day administrative tasks. This means less time spent on admin and more time available for therapy, clinical planning and meaningful client work.

About

You

We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children and families and values meaningful, relationship-based therapy.

You will ideally have

A recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist, or eligibility to obtain registration A genuine interest in paediatrics

Strong communication and relationship-building skills A warm, flexible and proactive approach The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team A current Working With Children Check and other relevant compliance requirements, or willingness to obtain them A current driver's licence, highly desirable for school and mobile therapy

New graduates are very welcome to apply. Starting your career comes with a lot to learn, and we aim to provide the supervision, mentoring and practical support needed to help you build confidence and develop as a paediatric OT.

Why Pouch

Kids?





We are intentional about creating a workplace where therapists can focus on their clinical work while still having the support they need around them.

At Pouch, you can expect:

Dedicated administrative support, meaning less admin for clinicians

More time to focus on therapy sessions and your clients A warm, supportive and growing paediatric team

Flexible full-time, part-time and casual opportunities A varied and meaningful paediatric caseload

Opportunities to work across clinic, school, childcare, home and community settings

Regular supervision, mentoring and clinical guidance

Support for professional development and ongoing learning A collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued

Supportive onboarding to help you settle into your caseload A conveniently located clinic in the heart of Chatswood, close to public transport

Opportunities to grow professionally as the practice continues to expand What We Offer

Employee mentoring program

Regular clinical supervision and support

Professional development opportunities

Dedicated administrative support

Flexible employment arrangements

Supportive onboarding and caseload development

Opportunities for professional and career growth

Work location: Chatswood, NSW, with mobile visits across surrounding areas

Work arrangement: In person / community-based Interested?

If you are an Occupational Therapist currently based in Australia and looking for a paediatric role where you can spend more of your time with clients and less time managing administrative tasks, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and tell us a little about yourself, your experience and what you are looking for in your next OT role.

📌 Occupational Therapist (Sydney)
🏢 Pouch Kids Therapy
📍 Sydney