Senior Occupational Therapist
Core
Deliver person- and family-centred occupational therapy to children and young people (0–24 years) to build independence in daily living, sensory processing, motor skills, and emotional regulation.
Role type
Senior Occupational Therapist (Clinical IC)
Builds
Group programs (school transition, toilet training, play-based, social skills) and individual therapy plans
Domain
Disability services / Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Occupational Therapy degree, AHPRA registration, 4+ years experience with children, strengths-based practice, assistive technology, minor home modifications, supervision of junior clinicians
Preferred skills
Experience in assistive technology, understanding of inclusive practice
Technologies
NDIS funding systems, digital literacy tools
Responsibilities
Set goals and develop strategies for meaningful outcomes, deliver therapy across NDIS and grant-funded caseloads, contribute to group programs, develop specialist interests in assistive tech and home modifications, supervise students or junior clinicians, collaborate within multidisciplinary teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties