With the Aged Care sector set to grow significantly over the next 12 months, this role offers the ideal pathway for a Paediatric Occupational Therapist looking to upskill and expand into Aged Care.
Key Highlights:
- Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 + Super
- Caseload: Paediatric (NDIS & Private), expanding into Aged Care
- Support: $1,500 CPD allowance, peer + clinical supervision, and 3 PD leave days
Offering Full time, 4 day or Part time opportunities - call (phone hidden) for more information!
What’s in it for You?
- Grow your scope (without leaving Paeds): Start with a clinic-based paediatric caseload (1-18, some ongoing to 30+), with a supported pathway to diversify into Aged Care in the coming months.
- Meaningful, practical therapy: Help children build independence in everyday life- across physical, cognitive, sensory, communication and social participation- through 1:1 and group programs.
- Clinic-first, with variety when you want it: Predominantly clinic based, with opportunities to work in home and school settings when it adds value.
- Stand-out Group programs: Cheer Club, Dance, Drama, Dojo, Gymnastics, Mini Chef, Ninja Warrior, Performance Troupe, Secret Agent Society, SOS Foodies, Tennis, Mindful Movers.
- Clear, sustainable expectations: 24 billable hours/week (typically 4-5 clients/day), with billables covering assessments, reporting, programs, groups, supervision responsibilities and therapy.
- Admin support that protects your time: Admin manages service agreements, bookings and billings, so you can stay focused on clients.
- Strong supervision and development: 1:1 clinical supervision with a Senior OT, peer supervision tailored to your needs, and quarterly multidisciplinary PD days.
- Genuinely Multidisciplinary team: Work alongside 5 OTs, 6 Speech Pathologists, 4 Psychologists, 2 Physiotherapists and a Music Therapist, with opportunities for joint sessions.
- A culture that feels positive to be part of: Frequent optional wellbeing events- think barefoot bowls, themed days, State of Origin get-togethers, and Paint & Sip.
- Facilities you’ll want to work in: Purpose-built clinic with 14 therapy rooms, large gross motor and sensory spaces, dedicated craft/art areas, plus end-of-trip facilities.
Extra Perks:
- PD Allowance $1500 + 3 Days PD Leave
- Flexible Start & Finish Times - tailored to your schedule
- Travel reimbursement: $0.98/km (own vehicle required)
- Tools provided: Laptop and LOTS of resources available
- Culture: Regular optional team events and wellbeing-focused initiatives
Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- AHPRA registration
- Unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Drivers licence and own vehicle
Interested in this position or know someone who might be?
Referral BONUS - we offer $300 to you if you refer a friend/colleague who we help into a new role!
Apply now or email your resume to Emma (Allied Health Division, QLD) on
[email protected] or call +61 468 412 394 to learn more!
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