Job Description

At Arise Kids OT, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.

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We are a growing paediatric occupational therapy practice providing mobile, community-based services primarily across Marsden Park, Box Hill and surrounding suburbs in North West Sydney. Our approach is family-centred, neurodiversity-affirming and focused on helping children build meaningful skills in the environments where they live, learn and play.

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About the Role

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We're seeking an experienced and passionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our growing team on a flexible contractor basis.

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You'll provide mobile occupational therapy services across homes, schools, childcare centres and community settings, supporting neurodivergent children and adolescents with a range of developmental and functional needs.

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Caseloads are thoughtfully planned to minimise travel and are primarily located across Marsden Park, Box Hill and surrounding suburbs in North West Sydney.

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Initial caseload: 20–30 billable clinical hours per week, with opportunities to increase as the practice grows.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Conduct functional assessments and deliver tailored intervention plans
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- Deliver evidence-based therapy to neurodivergent children and adolescents
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- Support families, educators and support teams with practical strategies
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- Collaborate with paediatricians, psychologists, speech pathologists, educators and other professionals
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- Prepare reports, progress notes and clinical documentation
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- Work autonomously while being supported by a responsive, collaborative team
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- Minimum 4–5 years' paediatric Occupational Therapy experience
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- Strong clinical experience supporting neurodivergent children and adolescents
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- Confident in sensory processing, emotional regulation, functional skills, and behaviour support within the Occupational Therapy scope of practice
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- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
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- Ability to work independently in community settings
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- Current AHPRA registration, Working With Children Check (WWCC), National Police Check, Child Protection Awareness Training Certificate and ABN
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- Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance
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- Current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
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What We Offer

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- Highly competitive contracting rates, depending on experience
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- Versatile scheduling and genuine work-life balance
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- Administrative support so you can focus on clinical care
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- Clinical supervision and regular collaboration
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- Diverse and meaningful paediatric caseloads
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- Modern systems and technology that reduce administrative burden
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- Opportunity to help shape a growing, values-driven practice
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- Potential to transition into a permanent position as the practice grows
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Ready to Make a Difference?

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📌 Paediatric Occupational Therapist (New South Wales)
🏢 Arise Kids OT
📍 New South Wales