Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Core
Deliver family-centred occupational therapy support to children with disabilities, developmental delays, autism, and sensory needs in home, community, and educational settings.
Role type
Clinical occupational therapist (NDIS)
Builds
Individual therapy sessions, group programs, workshops for parents, and family support plans
Domain
Disability services / Early childhood intervention / NDIS
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Occupational therapy practice, family-centred practice, neurodiversity support, home and community intervention, collaboration with schools and educators, time management
Preferred skills
NDIS experience, workshop facilitation, working with Aboriginal or CALD families, bilingualism, knowledge of Sydney service systems
Technologies
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission frameworks, Positive Behaviour Support, Neuroaffirming social skills
Responsibilities
Conduct individual and group therapy sessions, develop and implement family support plans, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, conduct workshops for parents, perform home and community visits
Seniority
Mid-level, supportive environment with gradual caseload build