Job Description
Lead Clinical Excellence. Develop Future Therapists. Continue Doing the Work You Love.
n
Canobolas Kids Health is a growing multidisciplinary allied health practice in Orange, NSW, providing evidence-based care to children and families across the Central West.
n
We're looking for an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist (minimum 5 years' experience) who is passionate about clinical excellence, mentoring others, and helping shape the next generation of paediatric therapists.
n
This is a unique opportunity to combine your own clinical caseload with dedicated time to support clinician development, student education, clinical tutorials and quality improvement projects-all while working alongside our experienced OT Team Leader.
n
Rather than moving away from clinical work, this role allows you to expand your impact by helping others become exceptional clinicians.
n
About the Role
n
As our Clinical Mentor, you will continue to work with children and families while dedicating part of your week to supporting the development of our Occupational Therapy team.
n
Key responsibilities include:
n
n
Providing clinical mentoring and support to the occupational therapy team.
n
Assisting clinicians with clinical reasoning, assessment and intervention planning.
n
Supporting graduate and early-career Occupational Therapists as they develop confidence and capability.
n
Coordinating and supporting Occupational Therapy student placements.
n
Delivering regular clinical tutorials, case discussions and in-service education.
n
Leading quality improvement and clinical resource development projects.
n
Working collaboratively with the OT Team Leader to strengthen clinical excellence across the team.
n




Continuing to build and manage your own rewarding paediatric caseload.
n
n
This role is focused on clinical leadership rather than operational management, allowing you to influence the quality of care delivered across the practice while remaining closely connected to clinical work.
n
What We're Looking For
n
We're looking for someone who:
n
n
Loves working with children and families.
n
Is passionate about helping other clinicians grow.
n
Enjoys teaching, mentoring and sharing knowledge.
n
Values evidence-based practice and lifelong learning.
n
Wants to make a broader impact than through their own caseload alone.
n
n
You will also have:
n
n
A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy.
n
Current AHPRA registration.
n
A current Working with Children Check.
n
A minimum of five years' experience in paediatric Occupational Therapy.
n
Experience working with children from birth to 18 years across a variety of developmental presentations.
n
Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills.
n
Experience working with NDIS, private and Medicare clients.
n
Experience supervising students or early-career clinicians (or a genuine interest in developing these skills).
n
n
Why Join Canobolas Kids Health?
n
At Canobolas Kids Health, we believe great clinicians deserve great career pathways.



We are committed to developing leaders in clinical excellence, education and mentorship.
n
As part of our team, you'll enjoy:
n
n
A dedicated Clinical Mentor role with protected non-clinical time.
n
Regular mentoring with our experienced OT Team Leader.
n
Opportunities to mentor students and early-career clinicians.
n
Dedicated time for clinical tutorials, education and quality improvement projects.
n
A wide-ranging caseload with opportunities to pursue your areas of clinical interest.
n
A collaborative multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and in-house Psychologists.
n
Fortnightly clinical education and case discussions.
n
A professional development allowance of $1,500 per year.
n
Access to Rural Doctors Network professional development grants of up to $10,000 per year (eligibility criteria apply).
n
Dedicated administration support and protected non-clinical time each week.
n
Parent and maternity leave schemes that support family life and wellbeing.
n
Clear career pathways that can evolve with your goals, whether your passion lies in clinical expertise, mentoring or future leadership opportunities.
n
n
About Us
n
Canobolas Kids Health is proud to have been recognised as Business Orange's Most Outstanding Start-Up *****).
n
We're building one of regional Australia's leading paediatric allied health practices by investing in our people, fostering a culture of learning, and creating meaningful career opportunities that grow alongside our team.
n
If you're excited about helping children thrive while also helping clinicians become the very best they can be, we'd love to hear from you.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Clinical Mentor (Occupational Therapy) (Orange)
🏢 Canobolas Kids Health
📍 Orange