Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

 

Phillip, Canberra ACT (Hybrid)

Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation (Healthcare & Medical)

Full time

$100,000 – $130,000 per year

 

Join Leading Lights Early Intervention as a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist, where you will be a part of a highly trained, multidisciplinary team and in charge of developing OTs and supporting growth in this area for our company. We have an integrated, outcomes-driven model of care that families actively seek. Our service is recognised as a sector leader through awards and government engagement, and we recently won the Australian Enterprise Award for Best Paediatric Health Clinic- 2026!

Why join us?

·   Be a part of a collaborative, highly skilled, multidisciplinary team.

·   A workplace that values professional autonomy and wellbeing.

·   We don't use checklists and charts to determine what each child is capable of. Instead, we take a whole-child approach, integrating expertise from neuroscience, nutrition and gut health, trauma-informed care, and more, to truly assess and address the unique needs of every individual.

·   Our clinic is growing and expanding. So, this role will see you contribute to business growth, model expansion, and overseeing the supervision and training of other professionals. As we grow, your role will too!

In this role, you will provide the following:

·   Supervision and training of junior OTs, students, and supporting the overall development of our OT space.

·   Conduct comprehensive developmental assessments

·   Develop and review individualised therapy plans addressing all aspects of child development

·   Tailor assessments and play-based interventions for children with diverse needs for implementation within clinic and school settings

·   Assist with school participation goals and parent information programs

·   Collaborate within our transdisciplinary care team reviews

·   Supervise, upskill, and mentor Key Worker Practitioners and Allied Health Assistant staff

·   Participate in clinical quality assurance initiatives

·   Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, demonstrate clinical reasoning skills, and assume initiative for continued professional growth

·   Maintaining written progress reports, including reporting to the NDIS, attending IEP meetings, and recommending adaptive equipment, environmental accommodations, or assistive technology

What you'll receive:

·   $2000.00 annual PD allowance

·   KPIs do not determine your case load

·   Opportunity to contribute to and design our first sensory gym!

·   Free monthly in-house PD and training from our diverse range of in-house experts and external friends!

·   Travel reimbursement

·   Work in a supportive, purpose-led culture

·   100's of resources to assist in the implementation of your therapy sessions

·   Flexibility with working hours. Our clinic has early starters and late finishers!

·   Discounted access to our services

·   Access to our fully stocked, in-house kitchen- we also have the BEST coffee!

·   Be a part of a service that values collaboration, integrity, and innovation

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring program
• Extended annual leave
• Free drinks
• Free food
• Maternity leave
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Phillip ACT 2606