Thrive and Grow Occupational Therapy – Sutherland NSW
Thrive and Grow OT is a mobile paediatric occupational therapy service supporting children and families within their everyday environments. Sessions are predominantly completed within schools, preschools/daycares and family homes across the Sutherland Shire and surrounding areas, with telehealth sessions also provided where appropriate. This is a casual position initially for 1–2 days per week, with the potential to increase over time. The position would suit a new graduate (Level 1) or early-career Occupational Therapist (Level 2) who is looking for a flexible role with support and the opportunity to develop their paediatric clinical skills.
Key responsibilities
Providing individual occupational therapy sessions to children and adolescents with a range of developmental needs
Delivering therapy within schools, preschools/daycares and homes
Providing telehealth occupational therapy sessions as required
Developing engaging, functional and child-centred therapy sessions
Presenting education sessions to parents, educators, teachers and other professionals as required
Conducting daycare and school-based screeners as required
Completing clinical documentation and progress notes
Communicating and collaborating with parents, teachers, educators and other health professionals
Supporting children and adolescents in areas including fine and gross motor development, handwriting, self-care, emotional regulation, sensory processing,
attention and participation
About you
AHPRA registered as an Occupational Therapist
Level 1 or Level 2 Occupational Therapist
Strong interest in working with children and families
Friendly, reliable and able to build positive relationships with children
Organised and able to manage a mobile caseload
Confident working independently while also being comfortable seeking support and guidance
Committed to providing practical, family-centred and evidence-informed therapy
Current AHPRA registration
Own reliable vehicle and ability to travel between appointments
Appropriate vehicle insurance for work-related travel
Current Working With Children Check
About us
Thrive and Grow Occupational Therapy is a small, supportive paediatric OT service looking for a warm, enthusiastic and reliable Occupational Therapist to join our growing team.
Casual employment – initially 1–2 days per week
Pay above the applicable award rate
Performance-based bonus incentives available for exceeding agreed targets
Flexible working arrangements
A combination of mobile and telehealth service delivery
Support and supervision from an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Gradual caseload development rather than being expected to manage a full caseload immediately
Access to therapy resources as required and established systems