Experienced OT, Speech and Psychology team
Newcastle
$80,000–$110,000 + super
Full time permanent
8:00am–4:30pm
Established paediatric service
Clinic and school-based appointments
Experienced OT, Speech and Psychology team
If you're looking for your next Occupational Therapy position and don't want to spend your first several months wondering when your caseload will actually build, this opportunity offers an established clinical environment from day one.
You'll join a well-established Newcastle paediatric service supporting children and adolescents aged approximately
2–18 years
, with existing referral pathways and an experienced multidisciplinary team already in place.
What Your Caseload Looks Like: The role is approximately:
50% Clinic | 50% School/Community
Your community work is predominantly
school-based
, helping avoid the constant driving between home appointments that comes with many community OT roles.
School visits are generally located within approximately
30 minutes of the clinic
.
You'll work across areas including:
Autism
ADHD
Developmental differences
Sensory processing
Emotional regulation
Executive functioning
Fine and gross motor skills
Self-care
School participation
Independence
The majority of the caseload involves children with
Level 1 and Level 2 Autism
, with more complex presentations allocated depending on experience.
Structured Clinical Days Clinic appointments are generally:
45 minutes clinical time + 15 minutes documentation
Community visits can also be grouped together, allowing you to structure your diary sensibly and complete associated reporting and administration later in the day.
Why You'll Love This Role
Established Service:




Join a clinic with existing referrals and systems already in place.
Predictable Caseload:
Work across clinic and schools rather than constantly trying to generate new work.
Minimal Home Visiting:
Community work primarily means local schools.
Experienced Team:
Work alongside Senior OTs, Speech Pathologists and Psychologists.
Fortnightly External Supervision:
Protected clinical support every two weeks.
$2,000 PD Budget:
Invest in areas of paediatrics that interest you.
Regular Team Meetings:
Discuss challenging cases and learn from different disciplines.
8:00am–4:30pm:
Consistent daytime working hours.
Strong Staff Retention:
Join clinicians who have remained with the service long‐term.
Multidisciplinary Support: Many children attending the clinic see multiple clinicians within the service.
Rather than trying to coordinate with external providers you've never met, you can simply speak with the Speech Pathologist or Psychologist working with the same child.
It makes communication easier and helps create more consistent support for families.
Who They're Looking For
This would suit an Occupational Therapist with at least
one year of experience
who wants:
An established paediatric caseload
More clinic-based work
Less routine home visiting
Experienced clinicians nearby
Regular supervision
A consistent working week
A long-term position within an established team
Requirements
Occupational Therapy qualification
Full AHPRA registration
Minimum 1 year OT experience
Driver's licence and vehicle
WWCC
National Police Check
NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
Step into an established paediatric caseload
Clinic and local school visits - minimal routine home visiting
$80,000-$110,000 + super + $2,000 PD budget
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