Paediatric Occupational Therapist (Level 1/2)

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week 
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $76,364 - $108,943 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation 
Location: Marrickville and Forest Lodge Health Centres 
Requisition ID: REQ651007 

Want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families while working with autonomy and purpose? Join a supportive and collaborative paediatric team delivering evidence based Occupational Therapy services across the Sydney Local Health District community.

If you’re an experienced clinician who values flexibility, innovation and high quality, family centred care, you’ll thrive in our team. Enjoy strong professional development, genuine multidisciplinary collaboration, and a workplace where your ideas are welcomed, your expertise is valued, and your impact is visible.

About the Role

Child and Family Occupational Therapy is part of our community based services supporting children and families across Sydney Local Health District. We strive to deliver accessible, place based, family centred care that enables children to participate meaningfully in everyday life. You’ll join a supportive and flexible multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, continuous improvement and initiative. Experienced clinicians are trusted to work autonomously, contribute their expertise and help shape the service. We offer diverse caseloads, accessible seniors and strong supervision structures, providing the right balance of independence, support and professional growth. 

The role provides evidence based Occupational Therapy to children aged 0–12 with a range of developmental needs across clinic, school and community settings. You’ll provide therapy across clinics, education settings and community environments, adapting your approach to meet families where they are. This role is well suited to clinicians who are internally motivated, outcomes focused and confident working with autonomy. You’ll collaborate closely with families, carers, educators and multidisciplinary colleagues to support meaningful, functional outcomes while also using your clinical expertise to advocate for your clients and contribute your professional perspective. Beyond clinical work, you’ll play an active role in service development, quality improvement and evidence based practice initiatives where your ideas and initiative will be valued. You’ll be part of a service known for its strong relationships with families, its commitment to client centred care, and the genuine impact it makes in children's lives, supported by leadership that fosters inclusion, supports innovation, and helps clinicians to do their best work.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration to practise as an Occupational Therapist and current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable). 
• Experience in the provision of client centred Paediatric Occupational Therapy services within a community health setting. 
• Effectiveness in the ability to work independently and manage a clinical caseload. 
• Well developed written and interpersonal skills, including ability to work with families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.