Paediatric Occupational Therapist
- Victoria Park, WA
- $85,681-92,187 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage a varied caseload of clients aligned with service guidelines and external agency requirements
- Deliver individual and group-based assessments, interventions, and evaluations
- Act as Key Contact for clients, fostering strong and supportive relationships
- Collaborate closely with team members, families, carers, educators, and other professionals to achieve client outcomes
- Recommend assistive technologies where needed and appropriate
- Maintain accurate client records and documentation
- Monitor service quality and provide feedback for continuous improvement
- Mentor students and contribute to the growth of the profession
- Support and champion person- and family-centred practices
- Ensure adherence to the policies, procedures, standards and relevant contractual obligations.
- Undertake coaching and mentoring of students as directed.
- Keep updated on the latest development in Occupational Therapy practices.
- Escalate service-related issues to the Manager in a timely manner.
- Other duties as required by the Manager.
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy or equivalent and current registration with APHRA
- Proven ability to manage a caseload and deliver timely, effective therapy
- Solid understanding of disability services, person-centred practices, and NDIS
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Confident working within an interdisciplinary team
- Strong administrative and time management abilities
- Willingness to travel for client appointments
- Independent, yet excellent team member
- Understanding of funding models, specifically the NDIS
- Experience providing paediatric disability occupational therapy services
- Experience delivering Positive Behaviour Support.
- National Police Clearance
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Working with Children Check
- Valid WA Driver's licence
- Registration: AHPRA Registration☒
- Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent
In return, you will be rewarded with:
- Up to 3 days additional paid leave during year-end holiday season!
- Salary packaging, an opportunity to increase your take-home pay!
- Free Parking and easy access to public transport
- Option to purchase additional leave
- 17.5% annual leave loading, where applicable
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to gym facilities