Occupational Therapist - Western Sydney

Location: Rhodes
Discipline: Allied Health
Salary: $87000 to $87000
Contact name: Dervla McBreen

Contact email: dervla.mcbreen@curamoir-hr.com.au
Job ref: 22710
Published: over 1 year ago
On Offer:
  • Excellent Remuneration - $87,000 - $100,000 + Super + Benefits 
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • Sponsorship considered for the right candidate 

The Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a multi-disciplinary team in Western Sydney on a permanent basis. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support children and young people across diverse settings including homes, early childhood settings, schools, and communities.

Duties include:
  • Collaborating with children, young people, and their families to set goals, develop strategies, and support their implementation.
  • Empowering clients and families to foster independence in areas such as self-care, sensory processing, play and motor skills, emotional regulation, and inclusion in activities and settings of choice.
  • Developing expertise in specialized areas such as Assistive Technology and Home Modifications, Sensory Processing, and Emotional Regulation.
  • Managing a diverse caseload alongside a team of seasoned allied health professionals and behavior support practitioners including speech pathologists, physiotherapists, and behavior clinicians.
  • Providing family support through a keyworker model of practice and parent coaching.
  • Utilizing telehealth platforms to engage with families for assessment and intervention.
  • Facilitating group programs including workshops on Toilet Training, Transition to School and High School, and other interest-based groups.
  • Supervising junior clinicians and students, providing guidance and support in their professional development.


Essential Criteria:

  • Minimum 1-2 years' experience
  • A valid Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) Clearance.
  • A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWC) Clearance.
  • Fully vaccinated for the Covid-19 Virus or accepted medical exemption certificate.
  • Successful pre-employment police check.
  • Current driver’s licence and use of own car.
  • Demonstrated understanding of augmentative communication practices

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Dervla McBreen on 0452583374 or send a copy of your resume to : Dervla.mcbreen@Curamoir-hr.com.au