Structured clinical support with weekly/fortnightly 1:1 & group supervision, senior mentoringand shadowing
Purpose-built paediatric clinic with strong referral streams, quality resources and a genuinely supportive team culture
Salary from $85,000 $120,000 + super with tailored career progression based on your strengths, interests and goals The team is values-driven, with a strong emphasis on connection, play, and making a meaningful difference for children and families. Therapists are supported through structured onboarding, consistent supervision, and tailored career pathways, with a clear focus on cultural fit and long-term development.
Why this is for you!
Primarily clinic-based paediatric OT position, with some work across schools and preschools
Salary up to $120k + super (depending on experience)
Join an established paediatric service with consistent referrals and strong systems
Be part of a broader OT team with accessible senior support
Weekly individual supervision plus weekly group supervision
Structured onboarding with a gradual increase in caseload
Shadowing and observation time included as part of the induction process
$1,500 annual professional development allowance
Ongoing internal training, mentoring and case-based learning opportunities
Genuine scope to shape your career based on your interests and strengths
Extra onboarding support alongside formal clinical supervision
Well-resourced clinic setting with quality therapy spaces and equipment
Positive team culture with strong staff retention
Values-led service with a big focus on connection, play and meaningful impact The day to day:
Deliver paediatric occupational therapy assessment and intervention for children with a range of developmental, sensory, motor and regulation needs
Work mainly from the clinic, with some sessions in educational settings
Support children with presentations including autism, ADHD / ADD, sensory processing differences, fine motor and gross motor delays, coordination challenges, motor planning difficulties, handwriting difficulties, emotional regulation needs and daily living skill development
Complete assessments, goal planning, intervention planning and report writing
Partner closely with parents and caregivers, with a strong emphasis on practical support and coaching
Provide therapy that is engaging, child-centred and focused on real-world outcomes
Contribute within a service that may also offer group-based support, dyad sessions and telehealth where clinically suitable This is a team with a clear support model in place. Therapists receive weekly 1:1 supervision, weekly group supervision, internal mentoring and regular opportunities to keep building their clinical skills.
There is also a strong focus on career development that is tailored rather than rigid. Our client looks at each clinician’s strengths, interests and longer-term goals, then works with them to build out opportunities in the right direction. That may include leadership, mentoring, projects, onboarding support or further development in niche clinical areas.
Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
Full AHPRA registration
Paediatric OT experience preferred
Full Australian working rights
Driver’s licence and vehicle About E4 People
E4 People has been a specialist healthcare recruitment partner since 2012. Over the past decade, we have built deep relationships across allied health, aged care and hospital settings throughout Australia.
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If this sounds like the right environment for the next stage of your clinical career, we would love to hear from you.
To discuss further, contact Charlie for a confidential conversation.
We are placing OTs, Physios, Speech Pathologists and other Allied Health clinicians across NSW right now. Happy to talk through caseload, supervision and culture fit before you decide.
Charlie Summers | Senior Recruitment Consultant
0480006135 | charlie@e4people.com.au">
Newcastle, New South Wales
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Description
This role in Newcastle is within a well-established paediatric OT service focused on properly supporting their clinicians to build their career. The clinical model is highly supportive, with 1:1 and group supervision, mentoring from senior clinicians, regular internal PD, and a generous PD allowance. The clinic itself is purpose-built and play-based, creating an engaging environment for child-focused therapy.
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