Paediatric Occupational Therapist
About the role
We are seeking a passionate
Paediatric Occupational Therapist
to join our team at Potion Occupational Therapy.
You will play a vital role in supporting children's development, independence and quality of life through occupational therapy support and interventions. You will work with children of varying ages and abilities to assist them to participate fully in everyday activities such as self-care, play and learning, with a strong focus on social, emotional and behavioural development. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives whilst contributing to a growing and supportive therapy practice.
This is a Part-time position in Bibra Lake, WA ****, however we are open to discussing a Full-time role for the perfect fit! We are so wanting to invest in you!
In this role, you will:
Develop and manage your own caseload of children and adolescents (birth–18 years), providing therapy in our Bibra Lake clinic and within the community (homes, schools, daycares etc.).
Work with a diverse range of abilities, with a strong focus on supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Deliver creative, evidence-based occupational therapy interventions and resources tailored to each child.
Support clients and families on the NDIS system, and associated reporting requested.
Provide practical strategies and recommendations to support social, emotional and behavioural development, this includes parent support meetings.
Maintain clear, accurate clinical documentation and complete reports as required.
Conduct Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA)



and prepare comprehensive reports.
Contribute and facilitate fun and engaging small group school holiday group programs.
What we are looking for:
Most importantly - you enjoy having fun at work and are excited to be part of a small, close-knit team that values kindness, connection, and a positive workplace culture.
You're passionate about working with children and their families and building meaningful, long-term relationships.
You bring strong communication skills and sound clinical reasoning to your practice (it's not a worry if you don't always have the answers, that's what a team is for and you'd be confident to lean on us to guide you).
You have a passion for helping young people improve independence and wellbeing and look to support their parents along the way.
You are looking to join a small but experienced team consisting of an Senior Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistant, who prioritise quality care and building trusted relationships.
Some Additional Requirements:
2 + years of relevant working experience as an Occupational Therapist
Ideally some experience within the paediatric scope of practice (however not firm)
Current AHPRA registration
Working with Children Check (WWC)
NDIS Workers Screening check / Criminal History Check




Current Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance
Driver's License (some mobile work will be involved)
Why join us?
A relaxed, supportive culture with versatile workloads. We truly value a healthy career life flow.
Open to discussion on your working hours. We're happy to work with you to create a schedule that suits your life.
We don't do KPIs - it's not about the numbers. For us it's about the quality and the care of our kids and families.
Direct mentoring from an OT with 10+ years of experience. We won't throw you in the deep end, we will help you through those challenging sessions and tricky moments.
Opportunity to grow into a full-time role in the near future (if desired).
Provision of a new MacBook NEO (colour of your choice)
Pro rata $88,000 - $105,000 + Super + Bonus' (experience dependent). Open to negotiations for the right fit.
Our drive behind founding Potion Occupational Therapy was with a creative eye; to provide an accessible service that builds a connection with children, young people and their families.
Just like a potion is made up of many ingredients, we see every person as a unique blend of strengths and challenges. Our role is to be one supportive ingredient in a combination of ingredients that makes a person, them!
With the recent growth that our business has had, we are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our small business on a part-time basis and help us grow.
Apply now
If this sounds like an opportunity that interests you, we would love to have a chat!! Please apply within and/or email your resume and cover letter to ******.
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📌 Paediatric Occupational Therapist (Western Australia)
🏢 Potion Occupational Therapy
📍 Western Australia