Occupational Therapist - Paediatrics

About the role

A well-established physiotherapy clinic in Canberra is expanding into a one-stop allied health service and is looking for its first Occupational Therapist to help shape services and grow alongside a supportive team of physiotherapists. The role suits someone who enjoys variety, autonomy and building something new.

Key responsibilities

• Work with a diverse paediatric caseload, including Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and cerebral palsy
• Provide therapy in clinic, school and home settings, with occasional adult referrals
• Conduct functional capacity assessments, prescribe equipment, provide home modifications and perform serial casting
• Build a paediatric-focused caseload with autonomy, within a flexible schedule of one northside day, one southside day and clinic-based days

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy with AHPRA registration
• Interest in paediatrics and confidence working across clinic and community settings
• Driver's licence and own car to support community visits
• National Police Check, NDIS clearance and Working with Children's check

What we offer

• Salary starting at $110,000 plus superannuation
• Clinic room provided, with laptop and phone available if required; travel capped at about 30 minutes from the clinic
• Professional development supported on a case-by-case basis, including CME, DMI or TheraSuit
• Opportunities for senior clinicians to move into a team leader role, and for new graduates to receive external supervision and future mentoring opportunities