Occupational Therapist, Early Childhood (0–9 Years)

Occupational Therapist | Early Childhood (0–9 Years)

Permanent Full-Time | Part-Time | Casual

The Co-Group is proud to be partnering with an established and growing allied health organisation to recruit a passionate Occupational Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team supporting children aged 0–9 years and their families across Southwest and Northwest Sydney.  This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist, or a clinician looking to further develop their expertise in early intervention, to join a supportive environment where clinical development, collaboration and quality outcomes are genuinely valued.  You’ll work alongside Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists and other allied health professionals to deliver meaningful, family-centred outcomes for children.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver assessments and interventions focused on child development, participation and functional outcomes
• Support children experiencing developmental delays, autism, sensory processing challenges and functional skill difficulties
• Provide therapy across clinic, community, educational and home environments
• Complete functional assessments and develop family-centred therapy plans
• Work collaboratively with parents, educators, carers and broader support networks
• Prescribe and recommend assistive technology and therapeutic supports where appropriate
• Develop comprehensive reports and recommendations to support funding and therapy outcomes
• Participate in multidisciplinary service delivery and collaborative care planning
• Build positive relationships with children and families while supporting meaningful, achievable goals

Benefits:

• Salary packaging benefits
• Professional Development allowance
• Clinical supervision and dedicated mentoring
• Regular peer support and multidisciplinary case discussions
• Flexible working arrangements
• Established referral pathways and a strong community reputation
• Career progression opportunities within a growing allied health service
• Travel reimbursement
• A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary environment

About You

• Is passionate about supporting children and their families
• Values a strengths-based and family-centred approach
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates strong clinical reasoning and communication skills
• Is committed to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development
• Is confident working autonomously while valuing clinical supervision and peer support

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join an organisation that places children and families at the centre of everything they do, while giving clinicians the support, flexibility and professional development needed to build a rewarding career in paediatric allied health.  If you’re an Occupational Therapist looking for your next opportunity in paediatric and early intervention services, we’d love to hear from you.  Please send your CV to talent@co-group.org.au