Pediatric occupational therapist

Join a collaborative practice where quality care and work- life balance are priorities, not just promises.

About Our Practice

We’re a small integrated allied health practice in Ormeau where collaboration truly means something. Our unique team brings together Occupational Therapy and Osteopathy to provide genuinely holistic care to our clients. We’re committed to creating a supportive work environment, and we honestly mean it when we say we care about work-life balance because we are living it too.

Our Mission

To provide a welcoming space where every voice is heard and every goal is supported. We are dedicated to enhancing quality of life and fostering independence through genuine collaboration, meeting you exactly where you are.

Our Values

·Person-Centred Integrity We are committed to ethical practice and evidence-based outcomes. We prioritise the clinical needs of our participants above all else, ensuring that integrity guides every decision and recommendation we make.

·Compassionate Environment We cultivate a workplace culture built on empathy and mutual respect. We believe that a supportive atmosphere is the foundation of clinical excellence, benefiting both our practitioners and the clients we serve.

·Collaborative Partnership We believe in the power of professional collaboration. By integrating diverse allied health disciplines, we foster an environment where clinical insights are shared to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

·Empowerment for Life Our mission is to facilitate lasting independence. We empower our clients by enhancing their capabilities and independence, while ensuring our clinicians are fully supported by a collaborative team and provided with the professional autonomy and resources required to excel.

·Comprehensive Care We adopt a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. By addressing the multifaceted needs of the individual, we provide thorough, high-quality interventions that meet our clients exactly where they are in their journey.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team in a part-time capacity (1 to 2 days per week). This role offers flexibility and support that makes it suitable for practitioners returning to work after a career break, transitioning to part-time employment, or anyone seeking meaningful clinical work without compromising their life outside the clinic.

You will work with a varied caseload including a strong paediatric focus alongside other age groups if it is of interest. Your work will include both clinic-based sessions at our Ormeau practice and community/ home visits. You will enjoy a diverse caseload working with varied diagnoses and clinical presentations across different funding streams such as Medicare and NDIS, providing diversity and interest in your day-to-day work. An interest in working with children with Neurodevelopmental conditions is essential.

Key Responsibilities

·Undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments including a range of standardised and non-standardised assessments and clinical observation, depending on individual needs, using a narrative approach wherever possible.

·Collaborative goals setting with clients and families to ensure client-centred and strength-based care.

· Planning and delivering individual intervention sessions utilising a range of evidence-based approaches across domains including self-care skills, cognition, handwriting, fine and motor skills, sensory processing and social-emotional skills.

·Service delivery within the paediatric setting will be entrenched in play-based approaches with a strong focus on parent education and capacity building supports.

·Effective collaboration with parents, educators and other health professionals and support services.

·Comprehensive clinical documentation and report writing

·Completion of Functional Capacity Assessments if clinically indicated

What we are Looking For

1. Current AHPRA registration with an interest in paediatric work
2. Experienced practitioners preferred. New graduates with demonstrated passion and readiness to learn in a mentored environment may be considered
3. A collaborative approach and genuine warmth in working with clients and the team
4. Flexibility in working across different age groups and settings
5. Someone who values holistic, person-centred practice

What We Offer

1. Competitive remuneration: $40-55/hour based on experience
2. Fully resourced practice: A laptop will be provided for work use, with clinical resources provided
3. Professional development: Dedicated PD allowance and genuine support for your growth
4. Clinical supervision: Regular, meaningful supervision that enhances your practice
5. Pro-rata leave entitlements
6. Genuine flexibility: Work hours that fit with your life commitments
7. Work-from-home options: Available for administrative tasks when appropriate
8. Small, supportive team: Where your contribution matters and collaboration is real

Location

Based at our Ormeau clinic with travel to clients in their homes and communities as required.

To Apply

Please send your resume along with a brief cover letter telling us about your experience, what you're looking for in a role, and why this opportunity appeals to you.