Occupational Therapist – Join Our Little Hands Team!

Full-Time or Part-Time | New Graduates & Experienced OTs Welcome | Canberra, ACT

Love paediatrics but want a better work-life balance? Looking for a team that genuinely supports you? We'd love to meet you!

About Little Hands OT

At Little Hands Occupational Therapy, we believe great therapy starts with a great team.

Established in 2015, Little Hands OT is an independently owned and operated paediatric occupational therapy clinic in Canberra. Over the past 11 years, we have grown into one of the largest paediatric OT clinics in the ACT, building a reputation for supporting children with developmental delays and high or complex needs.

Our team works predominantly with children accessing NDIS-funded supports, with a focus on early intervention and children with significant developmental, physical and functional needs. This means our clinicians have the opportunity to develop specialist skills and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families, particularly those with significant and complex support needs, rather than working primarily with the broader developmental concerns increasingly addressed through the emerging Thriving Kids model.

We are proud of the team culture we have built. We value kindness, collaboration, flexibility and a genuine willingness to support one another. We know that working in paediatrics can be challenging, particularly when supporting children with complex needs, and we believe no clinician should have to navigate that alone.

Find out more about our clinic, team and services: www.littlehandsot.com.au

About the Role

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. We offer both full-time and part-time opportunities and welcome applications from new graduates and experienced clinicians.

Whether you're looking for an exceptional start to your career or an opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a supportive and established team, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll work with a varied paediatric caseload, supporting children with high and complex needs through individual therapy, group programs and collaborative family-centred practice.

Key responsibilities include:

- Managing a paediatric caseload, predominantly supporting children with high and complex needs

- Delivering individual and group-based interventions

- Working collaboratively with families, caregivers and other professionals

- Developing meaningful, functional therapy goals and intervention plans

- Completing clinical documentation and reports to support NDIS funding

- Contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment

A Team That Genuinely Supports You

We know that a supportive workplace is more than just having supervision in your calendar. It's about knowing you can ask questions, share challenges, bounce around ideas and ask for help when you need it.

At Little Hands OT,



we have worked hard to create a culture where people enjoy coming to work, feel valued and are supported to grow professionally.

What this looks like in practice:

- An approachable leadership team that genuinely cares about staff wellbeing

- A large team of experienced OTs to collaborate with and learn from

- Regular opportunities to discuss clinical challenges and share ideas

- A team that celebrates successes and supports each other through the difficult days

- Experienced, dedicated administration team to help make your working day easier

- Regular team-building events, social outings and retreats

We want our clinicians to enjoy their work, feel confident in their practice and have a life outside of work!

A Graduate Program Designed to Set You Up for Success

Starting your career as an Occupational Therapist can feel overwhelming, particularly when transitioning from university into the realities of clinical practice. That's why we've developed a structured New Graduate Development Program designed to help you build confidence, clinical skills and sound clinical reasoning in a supportive environment.

Our program is led by our experienced Clinical Supervisor, who has several years of experience mentoring and supporting new graduate therapists as they take their first steps into clinical practice. With a genuine passion for developing clinicians, she understands the challenges of starting out and is committed to ensuring you feel supported, encouraged and never left to figure things out on your own.

You'll benefit from:

- A gradual increase in caseload over the first 6–9 months

- Weekly 1:1 clinical supervision with our experienced Clinical Supervisor

- Extensive shadowing and observation opportunities

- Structured training in assessment, intervention planning and NDIS reporting

- Peer support and mentoring from other early-career therapists

- Time to develop your clinical reasoning, practical skills and confidence without the immediate pressure of meeting full billable targets

Our goal is to give you the foundations, confidence and support to become a capable and independent clinician, while ensuring you enjoy the process of growing into your role.

Exceptional Clinical Support & Professional Development

Our commitment to learning and development extends to all team members, regardless of experience level.

Our support structure includes:

- Weekly in-person 1:1 clinical supervision with a senior OT

- Monthly team clinical meetings

- Monthly peer supervision sessions

- Annual professional development budget for external training and courses





- Access to experienced clinicians across a broad range of paediatric specialities

- Opportunities to develop new programs, groups and areas of clinical interest

Work-Life Balance – We Mean It!

We believe that being a valuable OT shouldn't come at the expense of having a life outside work.

Unlike many private practice settings, we have deliberately kept our billable expectations realistic to allow clinicians time to provide quality therapy, complete documentation and manage the other demands of clinical practice.

What we offer:

- A 4.5-hour daily billable target – allowing time for planning, reports, resources, professional development and team collaboration

- Graded introduction to billable targets for new starters

- Full-time and part-time employment options

- Flexible working hours to support family and personal commitments

- Full administration and practice management support – scheduling, invoicing and logistics are handled by our admin team

- A manageable caseload with opportunities to develop your clinical interests

- Supportive leadership that values staff wellbeing and sustainable workloads

We want you to finish your working day feeling fulfilled, not burnt out!

What Else We Offer

- Above-award salary

- Paid maternity leave

- Flexible working arrangements

- Realistic billable expectations

- Dedicated administration and practice management support

- Annual professional development allowance

- Opportunities to develop new programs and group interventions

- Regular team-building events, social outings and retreats

- A friendly, inclusive and genuinely supportive workplace

Who Are We Looking For?

You might be:

- A new graduate looking for a supportive environment to build your paediatric OT career

- An experienced OT wanting to work with children with high and complex needs

- A clinician who values collaboration, professional growth and quality therapy

- Someone who is creative, flexible, compassionate and passionate about helping children and families

- A team player who enjoys sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive workplace culture

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to be part of a team, not just come to work, see their clients and go home.

Essential Requirements

- AHPRA registration (or pending registration for graduates)

- ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration

- First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Come and Meet Us!

If you're looking for a workplace where you are supported, valued and encouraged to grow – without sacrificing your work-life balance – we'd love to hear from you.

Come and be part of an established clinic with 11 years of experience, a fantastic team and a genuine commitment to making a difference.

To apply or find out more:

Email: ***@littlehandsot.com.au

Website: www.littlehandsot.com.au

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