Senior Occupational Therapist
Core
Manage a varied caseload of children, young people, and families to build independence in daily living skills, sensory processing, and emotional regulation while delivering person- and family-centred occupational therapy.
Role type
Senior Occupational Therapist (Clinical Lead)
Builds
High-quality therapy services and group programs (school transition, play-based, social skills) for children and young people (0–24 years) and their families.
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 knowledge, group program facilitation, clinical supervision
Preferred skills
Experience in minor home modifications, digital literacy, inclusive practice
Technologies
Assistive technology tools, digital case management systems
Responsibilities
Set goals and develop strategies for meaningful outcomes, deliver person- and family-centred therapy across NDIS and grant-funded caseloads, contribute to group programs, develop specialist interests in assistive technology and home modifications, provide supervision to students or junior clinicians, collaborate within a multidisciplinary team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities