Job Description
Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Southern River MARS Recruitment Southern River, WA, AU
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Paediatric Occupational Therapist | Southern River | $75K-$115K + Super
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Southern River, Perth WA | Full-time or Part time | Flexible Working
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Are you a Paediatric Occupational Therapist looking for a role where your clinical development, work-life balance and professional wellbeing are genuinely valued?
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MARS Healthcare is partnering with an established and growing paediatric and disability-focused allied health organisation to find an Occupational Therapist to join their Southern River team.
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With around 53 staff across their services, this is an organisation that has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality, evidence-based therapy while creating an environment where clinicians are trusted, supported and encouraged to grow.
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Why This Role?
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This is more than just another paediatric OT position. You'll have the opportunity to build your clinical skills within a highly supportive team while having genuine autonomy over how you work.
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What's on offer:
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$75,000 - $115,000 + super, depending on experience
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Up to $15,000 per year towards CPD
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4 dedicated internal professional development days each year
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Monthly clinic-based PD sessions
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Clinical training every 6 weeks
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Your own individual learning and development plan
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Ongoing mentoring from experienced and specialised clinicians
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Flexible working across clinic, community and WFH
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Autonomy over your diary and caseload
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Dedicated administration support to manage bookings and diary coordination
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Community travel generally limited to 15km / 30 minutes
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A genuinely collaborative and socially connected team
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No micromanagement - clinicians are trusted to work autonomously
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Sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate
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The Role
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You'll work with children and young people aged 0-18,



supporting them and their families to achieve meaningful goals and greater independence.
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The caseload can include:
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Early intervention
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Sensory and emotional regulation
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Fine motor and handwriting development
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Attention and concentration
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Self-care, toileting and sleep
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Functional capacity assessments
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Assistive technology and equipment
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Cognitive and visual perceptual skills
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Play and social skills
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Mealtime management and restrictive eating
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Environmental modifications
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Tween and adolescent support
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There is also the opportunity to develop specialist skills across a range of recognised approaches, including Zones of Regulation, Alert Program, CO-OP, PRPP, AHA/Bimanual Therapy and SOS Approach to Feeding.
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The organisation places a strong emphasis on clinical quality rather than simply chasing billable hours.
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You'll be trusted to manage your diary, with the support of an experienced administration team, allowing you to focus on your clients rather than spending your day dealing with scheduling and administration.
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The team operates in an open and collaborative environment where clinicians share knowledge, support one another and genuinely enjoy working together.
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About You
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We're looking for an Occupational Therapist who:
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Holds, or is eligible for, AHPRA registration
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Has a genuine passion for working with children and families
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Has experience in paediatrics, disability or community practice, or is keen to develop in this area
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Values evidence-based and contemporary clinical practice
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Wants genuine investment in their career development
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Enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team
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Is looking for flexibility and autonomy in their next role
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If you're looking for a paediatric OT role where you can earn well, develop your clinical skills, have genuine flexibility and be part of a supportive team, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

📌 Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Southern River (Perth)
🏢 Mars Recruitment
📍 Perth