Occupational Therapist | Paediatrics | Clinic & School-Based
$80,000–$110,000 + super
, depending on experience
Monday–Friday working week
8:00am–4:30pm hours
Clinic and school-based appointments
Minimal routine home visiting
Established multidisciplinary team
Senior Occupational Therapists already within the service
Regular team meetings and case discussions
$80,000–$110,000 + super
, depending on experience
$2,000 annual professional development budget
Full-time permanent position
Monday–Friday working week
8:00am–4:30pm hours
Clinic and school-based appointments
Minimal routine home visiting
Established multidisciplinary team
Senior Occupational Therapists already within the service
Regular team meetings and case discussions
Convenient Newcastle location
Some clinics talk about culture. This one can point to the people who have actually stayed. Join a multidisciplinary paediatric clinic in Newcastle with a robust Occupational Therapy team, including experienced Senior OTs who have remained with the service and continue to provide clinical support to the wider team.
The clinic has built a healthy, collaborative culture where clinicians know one another, ask questions, discuss challenging cases and genuinely work together rather than operating as individual practitioners under the same roof.
You'll work with children and adolescents aged approximately 2–18 years, supporting a predominantly NDIS-funded caseload across areas including Autism, ADHD, developmental differences, sensory processing, emotional regulation, executive functioning, fine and gross motor skills, self-care, school participation and independence.
The caseload is predominantly children with Level 1 and Level 2 Autism, with some more complex presentations depending on your experience and clinical interests.
Why You'll Love This Role:
Strong Staff Retention:
This isn't a clinic constantly rebuilding its team.



Several OTs have remained with the service for years, and experienced Senior OTs are still part of the day-to-day clinical team.
Experienced OTs Around You:
Work alongside established Occupational Therapists with paediatric experience, giving you people to bounce ideas off, discuss cases with and learn from informally throughout the week.
Fortnightly Supervision:
Receive paid external clinical supervision every fortnight, alongside the support available internally from experienced clinicians.
Paediatric Caseload:
Work predominantly with children and adolescents aged 2–18 across NDIS and private services, with the opportunity to tailor aspects of your caseload around your interests and experience.
Clinic & School-Based Work:
Your week will generally be around
50% clinic and 50% community
, with community work primarily involving school visits rather than spending your day travelling between home appointments.
Local Travel:
School visits are generally located within
30 minutes of the clinic
, helping keep community work manageable.
Structured Appointments:
Clinic sessions are generally structured as
45 minutes with the client plus 15 minutes for notes and documentation
, giving you dedicated time to complete your clinical work properly.
Manageable Daily Expectations:
Community appointments can be scheduled together, allowing time later in the day to complete associated notes and administration.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
Work alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and Psychologists, with many children accessing more than one service within the clinic.



Clinicians can easily connect regarding shared clients rather than working in isolation.
Regular Team Discussions:
The wider clinical team meets monthly, including opportunities to bring challenging or interesting cases to the group for different perspectives and ideas.
Open-Door Culture:
Collaboration doesn't need to wait for a formal meeting. The team encourages clinicians to ask questions, seek another opinion or have a quick case discussion when they need it.
Family-Centred Practice:
Work closely with parents, caregivers, teachers and other supports to make therapy practical and relevant to the child's everyday environment.
About You: You'll be an AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist who enjoys working with children and families and wants to be part of a team where collaboration happens naturally.
Paediatric or NDIS experience will be highly regarded, but just as important will be your approach. They're looking for someone who values valuable clinical work, communicates well with families and colleagues, and wants to become a genuine part of the team rather than simply manage a caseload.
If you're looking for a paediatric OT position where
staff retention actually demonstrates the culture
, you'll be joining an established team with experienced clinicians around you, ongoing supervision and the prospect to continue developing your paediatric skill set.
Requirements: 1 year of occupational therapy experience
Drive and have a car
WWCC, NPC, NDIS Clearance
Relevant Occupational Therapy Qualifications
Additional information
Fornightly Supervision
Experienced MDT, OTs, Speechies, Psychologists
$2,000 PD Budget
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📌 Occupational Therapist | Paediatrics | Clinic & School-Based (New South Wales)
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