Occupational Therapist: Paediatric NDIS and Early Intervention (Northern Hobart)

About the Role
A well-established paediatric allied health provider in northern Hobart is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join its clinic team. The practice supports children and young people and their families, with a family-centred, neurodiversity affirming approach and a focus on practical strategies that carry over into everyday life.

The caseload is currently almost all paediatric NDIS, and the practice is planning to expand into other funding areas, so there is scope to grow with the service.

What You’ll Be Doing
Delivering OT assessment and therapy for children and young people, from early years through to teens
Supporting daily living skills such as toileting, dressing and mealtimes, as well as routines, play and school participation
Working on emotional regulation and behaviour alongside families and educators
Providing therapy in the setting that suits each child: clinic, school, childcare, home, community or telehealth
Coaching parents and carers so strategies are used between sessions
Completing functional and developmental assessments, goal setting, progress notes and NDIS reporting
Collaborating with colleagues across speech pathology,



psychology, physiotherapy, dietetics and allied health assistants

About You
Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
Paediatric experience preferred, though recent graduates with a solid interest in children’s therapy are welcome to enquire
A strengths-based, family-centred approach to therapy
Confident communicating with families, schools and support teams
Working With Vulnerable People registration and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
Full Australian working rights

What’s on Offer
A varied paediatric caseload across ages, settings and needs
Close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, with joined-up care for children seeing more than one therapist
Support and mentoring for early-career clinicians
Prospect to grow with a service expanding beyond NDIS funding

Location
Berriedale, Hobart: A quiet northern suburb on the Derwent River, with waterfront walks, easy road access and a short drive to the city.

Want to hear more about the role? Reach out to Camille at View email address on apply.workable.com for a confidential chat.

📌 Occupational Therapist: Paediatric Ndis & Early Intervention Berriedale
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