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, flexible 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
Team-oriented 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 (Sydney)
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