Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Newcastle MARS Recruitment•Newcastle, NSW, AU
Occupational Therapist | Paediatrics | Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW | Full-time or Part-time | New Graduate to Experienced
Are you an Occupational Therapist who wants to
do meaningful work without feeling like you're constantly chasing KPIs?
Maybe you're looking for more time to build genuine relationships with children and families, more clinical support, or simply a workplace where you can enjoy being an OT again.
MARS Healthcare is partnering with a
family-owned and operated allied health organisation in Newcastle
that is doing things differently. Their philosophy is centred around
relationships, play with purpose and helping children and families build greater independence,
with clinicians given the time, support and autonomy to deliver quality therapy.
The Chance
We're looking for an Occupational Therapist, from
New Graduate through to experienced clinician
, to join a growing multidisciplinary team.
You'll work with children, teenagers and young adults across a range of developmental, behavioural and learning needs, with therapy delivered across clinic, home, school and community environments.
You'll have the opportunity to:
Deliver
play-based, developmental and evidence-informed therapy
Support children with regulation, fine and gross motor skills, self-care, attention, school participation, social interaction and independence
Work alongside Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Behaviour Support Practitioners, Allied Health Assistants and other clinicians
Build genuine relationships with children and their families
Work across clinic, home, school and community settings
Develop therapy goals that translate into
real-world outcomes
, not just clinic-based progress
Explore transdisciplinary approaches and learn from clinicians across different disciplines
Why Join?
This organisation understands that
great therapy starts with supported clinicians




.
You'll receive:
No unrealistic KPIs
Sustainable caseloads focused on quality outcomes
Full-time, part-time or flexible hours
Discipline-specific clinical supervision
Individual clinical mentoring
Regular multidisciplinary professional development
Support to pursue
discipline-specific CPD and individual areas of interest
Opportunities to work alongside experienced clinicians and specialists
A genuinely collaborative team where knowledge and ideas are shared
Regular team connection and social activities
Career development opportunities as the organisation continues to grow
Competitive salary based on experience
Sign-on bonus available for the right candidate
Employee referral bonus program
The Clinical Approach
The focus is on helping children develop the foundational skills they need to participate in everyday life.
Rather than simply working on isolated clinical goals, therapists look at the bigger picture - helping children build skills that translate into
school, social interaction, community participation and independence
.
There are also opportunities to be involved in specialised programs, assessments, therapy intensives, social programs and transdisciplinary therapy.
About You
We're looking for an Occupational Therapist who:
Holds a relevant Occupational Therapy qualification
Is eligible for
AHPRA registration
Has a genuine passion for working with children and families
Is interested in play-based and relationship-driven therapy
Values collaboration and multidisciplinary practice
Brings warmth, creativity and curiosity to their work
Wants to continue developing their clinical skills
New graduates are encouraged to apply
, with structured supervision, mentoring and professional development available to support you as you start your career.
If you're an OT who wants to
slow down, build relationships and have the space to deliver therapy properly
, this could be a very different kind of opportunity.
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📌 Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Newcastle
🏢 Mars Recruitment
📍 Newcastle