About Arise Kids OT
At Arise Kids OT, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.
We are a growing paediatric occupational therapy practice providing mobile, community-based services primarily across Marsden Park, Box Hill and surrounding suburbs in North West Sydney. Our approach is family-centred, neurodiversity-affirming and focused on helping children build meaningful skills in the environments where they live, learn and play.
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced and passionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our growing team on a flexible contractor basis.
You'll provide mobile occupational therapy services across homes, schools, childcare centres and community settings, supporting neurodivergent children and adolescents with a range of developmental and functional needs.
Caseloads are thoughtfully planned to minimise travel and are primarily located across Marsden Park, Box Hill and surrounding suburbs in North West Sydney.
Initial caseload: 20–30 billable clinical hours per week, with opportunities to increase as the practice grows.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct functional assessments and deliver tailored intervention plans
- Deliver evidence-based therapy to neurodivergent children and adolescents
- Support families, educators and support teams with practical strategies
- Collaborate with paediatricians, psychologists, speech pathologists, educators and other professionals
- Prepare reports, progress notes and clinical documentation
- Work autonomously while being supported by a responsive, collaborative team
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 4–5 years' paediatric Occupational Therapy experience
- Strong clinical experience supporting neurodivergent children and adolescents
- Confident in sensory processing, emotional regulation, functional skills, and behaviour support within the Occupational Therapy scope of practice
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work independently in community settings
- Current AHPRA registration, Working With Children Check (WWCC), National Police Check, Child Protection Awareness Training Certificate and ABN
- Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance
- Current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
What We Offer
- Highly competitive contracting rates, depending on experience
- Flexible scheduling and genuine work-life balance
- Administrative support so you can focus on clinical care
- Clinical supervision and regular collaboration
- Diverse and meaningful paediatric caseloads
- Modern systems and technology that reduce administrative burden
- Opportunity to help shape a growing, values-driven practice
- Potential to transition into a permanent position as the practice grows
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply or email your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected]
Learn more at www.arisekidsot.com.au
Pay: $100.00 – $115.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently hold unrestricted AHPRA registration?
Experience:
- Paediatric Occupational Therapy: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: On the road
