Occupational Therapist – Paediatric / Mixed Caseload | Great Team & Mentoring

Occupational Therapist – Paediatric Therapy, AAC & Innovation

Revesby, NSW | Full-time, Part-time or Casual

Make a real impact. Help individuals build independence, communicate and thrive.

Speaking Therapy is a growing multidisciplinary private practice in Revesby, NSW. Our team of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Special Educators and Allied Health professionals work collaboratively to provide holistic, individualised and family-centred care, with a strong focus on paediatrics.

We are also the creators of Visuals2Go, an AAC and visual support app with over 1.4 million downloads worldwide!

What makes Speaking Therapy unique is that our clinicians don't just deliver therapy — they also have opportunities to contribute their clinical knowledge, ideas and experience to the ongoing improvement and development of Visuals2Go, helping create practical tools and resources that support individuals, families, educators and therapists around the world.

We are looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. New graduates and experienced clinicians are welcome to apply.

Why Join Us?

- Competitive salary + superannuation (based on experience)

- Full-time, part-time or casual employment options

- Flexible working arrangements

- Structured mentoring and clinical supervision, including support for new graduates

- $1,500 professional development allowance for full-time employees (pro-rated for part time)

- Clear career development and progression opportunities

- Friendly, supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team

- Opportunities to work alongside Speech Pathologists, Special Educators and Allied Health Assistants

- Access to therapy resources, AAC tools and innovative technologies

- Opportunities to contribute to the improvement and development of the Visuals2Go AAC app

- A purpose-driven workplace where your clinical ideas, creativity and contributions are valued

About the Role

You will work primarily with children, as well as some adolescents and adults, supporting their development, independence, communication and participation in meaningful everyday activities.

Your clinical work may include:

- Sensory processing and regulation: Supporting sensory needs, self-regulation, co-regulation and participation in everyday environments.

- Emotional regulation: Helping children understand and manage emotions, develop coping strategies and build resilience.

- Fine motor and handwriting development: Supporting pencil grasp, handwriting, hand strength, dexterity and visual-motor integration.

- Gross motor development: Developing balance, coordination, motor planning, postural control and body awareness.

- Daily living skills: Building independence in dressing, toileting, feeding, grooming and other self-care routines.

- Play and social participation: Supporting play skills, social engagement, turn-taking, flexible thinking and meaningful interactions.

- Executive functioning: Developing attention, planning, organisation, task initiation and independence in everyday routines.

- School readiness: Supporting the sensory, motor, regulation and functional skills needed for participation in educational environments.

- AAC and visual communication supports: Using visual schedules, choice boards, communication systems and other AAC resources to support understanding, expression, transitions, independence and participation.

- Assistive technology and accessibility: Working collaboratively to identify and adapt tools,



communication resources and environments to support individuals with diverse motor, sensory and communication needs.

Your Responsibilities

- Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, including standardised and functional assessments where appropriate.

- Develop individualised, evidence-informed therapy plans based on each client’s strengths, needs and goals.

- Deliver engaging, play-based and functional occupational therapy interventions.

- Provide individual and group therapy sessions where appropriate.

- Support children with developmental delays, Autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences and other developmental or physical disabilities.

- Incorporate AAC, visual supports and assistive technology into therapy to promote communication, participation and independence.

- Collaborate with Speech Pathologists and other team members to support clients who use AAC.

- Work closely with Special Educators and Allied Health Assistants to provide integrated care.

- Liaise with parents, carers, schools and other professionals to support the generalisation of skills across environments.

- Provide practical recommendations, home programs and environmental adaptations.

- Maintain high-quality clinical documentation, assessment reports, progress reports and therapy plans.

- Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision and professional development.

Be Part of Visuals2Go App Development & Innovation

One of the unique opportunities at Speaking Therapy is the chance to contribute to Visuals2Go , our AAC and visual support app used by individuals, families, educators and therapists worldwide.

Our multidisciplinary team plays an important role in shaping the app through real-world clinical experience, feedback and ideas.

As an Occupational Therapist, you may have opportunities to:

- Contribute ideas for new features, visual resources and therapy tools based on clinical experience.

- Help develop visual supports for daily routines, self-care, emotional regulation, sensory needs, executive functioning and independence.

- Provide clinical feedback to improve the usability, accessibility and functionality of the app.

- Collaborate with Speech Pathologists, Special Educators and the app development team to create practical, evidence-informed resources.

- Identify challenges experienced by AAC users, families and educators and suggest innovative solutions.

- Participate in testing and reviewing new features and resources before release.

- Help shape resources that can be used in therapy, classrooms, homes and community settings.

Your ideas could help improve a tool used by people around the world, extending your impact beyond the therapy room.

No software development or programming experience is required — we value your clinical expertise, creativity and understanding of the people we support.

About You

You will have:

- A recognised Bachelor or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist

- A warm, compassionate and client-centred approach

- Strong communication, organisational and clinical reasoning skills

- An interest in paediatric occupational therapy, sensory processing, emotional regulation,



motor development and functional independence

- An interest in AAC, visual supports and assistive technology

- A commitment to evidence-informed and neurodiversity-affirming practice

- A collaborative approach to working with families, educators and other professionals

- A willingness to learn, share ideas and grow professionally

- Full Australian working rights

Ideally, you will have 2+ years of experience as an Occupational Therapist; however, we welcome applications from OTs at all stages of their careers, including new graduates.

Experience or an interest in DIR Floortime, sensory integration approaches, play-based therapy, emotional regulation, AAC and assistive technology would be highly regarded.

About Us

Speaking Therapy is a multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Special Educators and Allied Health professionals who share a passion for helping people communicate, participate and thrive.

We support children, adolescents and adults with a diverse range of developmental, sensory, motor, functional and communication needs, including people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Autistic individuals, AAC users and people with other developmental disabilities.

We understand that communication, emotional regulation, sensory processing and functional independence are interconnected. Difficulties in any of these areas can affect a person's relationships, learning, confidence and participation in everyday life.

Our approach is to look beyond observable behaviours and understand the underlying needs, experiences and challenges of each individual.

We work collaboratively with individuals, families, educators and other professionals to develop meaningful skills, support regulation, encourage independence and improve quality of life.

Our work also extends beyond direct therapy through the ongoing development of Visuals2Go , where our clinicians contribute their professional knowledge to the creation and improvement of accessible communication and visual support resources.

At Speaking Therapy, we believe everyone deserves to be understood, supported, included and empowered to reach their full potential.

Our Vision

Deep inside, every individual with a communication disability has a voice in their heart — a voice that you may not be able to hear with your ears, but one that is valuable, beautiful, precious and full of personality. This voice, and who they are, is what the world needs to hear.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower individuals with communication and developmental disabilities by providing the tools, therapeutic support and opportunities they need to develop independence, communicate effectively, participate meaningfully and reach their full potential.

Join Our Team!

If you're an Occupational Therapist who enjoys working with children, values multidisciplinary collaboration and wants to make a meaningful difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

At Speaking Therapy, you can make an impact both in the therapy room and beyond — by helping shape innovative tools and resources that support people worldwide.

Important Note for Applicants

Please note that some of the application questions may refer to Speech Pathology, as they were originally created for a different position and cannot currently be updated.

If you are applying for the Occupational Therapist position, please answer these questions based on your Occupational Therapy qualifications, experience and skills instead.

We apologise for any confusion and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to receiving your application!

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