Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Southern River
- Join a supportive team focused on paediatric and disability therapy.
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.
- Work with children aged 0-18 to achieve meaningful goals and independence.
Paediatric Occupational Therapist | Southern River | $75K-$115K + Super
Southern River, Perth WA | Full-time or Part-time | Flexible Working
Are you a Paediatric Occupational Therapist looking for a role where your clinical development, work-life balance and professional wellbeing are genuinely valued?
MARS Healthcare is partnering with an established and growing paediatric and disability-focused allied health organisation to find an Occupational Therapist to join their Southern River team.
With around 53 staff across their services, this is an organisation that has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality, evidence-based therapy while creating an environment where clinicians are trusted, supported and encouraged to grow.
Why This Role?
This is more than just another paediatric OT position. You'll have the opportunity to build your clinical skills within a highly supportive team while having genuine autonomy over how you work.
What's on offer:
- $75,000 - $115,000 + super, depending on experience
- Up to $15,000 per year towards CPD
- 4 dedicated internal professional development days each year
- Monthly clinic-based PD sessions
- Clinical training every 6 weeks
- Your own individual learning and development plan
- Ongoing mentoring from experienced and specialised clinicians
- Flexible working across clinic, community and WFH
- Autonomy over your diary and caseload
- Dedicated administration support to manage bookings and diary coordination
- Community travel generally limited to 15km / 30 minutes
- A genuinely collaborative and socially connected team
- No micromanagement - clinicians are trusted to work autonomously
- Sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate
The Role
You'll work with children and young people aged 0-18, supporting them and their families to achieve meaningful goals and greater independence.
The caseload can include:
- Early intervention
- Sensory and emotional regulation
- Fine motor and handwriting development
- Attention and concentration
- Self-care, toileting and sleep
- Functional capacity assessments
- Assistive technology and equipment
- Cognitive and visual perceptual skills
- Play and social skills
- Mealtime management and restrictive eating
- Environmental modifications
- Tween and adolescent support
There is also the opportunity to develop specialist skills across a range of recognised approaches, including Zones of Regulation, Alert Program, CO-OP, PRPP, AHA/Bimanual Therapy and SOS Approach to Feeding.
A Culture Built Around You
The organisation places a strong emphasis on clinical quality rather than simply chasing billable hours.
You'll be trusted to manage your diary, with the support of an experienced administration team, allowing you to focus on your clients rather than spending your day dealing with scheduling and administration.
The team operates in an open and collaborative environment where clinicians share knowledge, support one another and genuinely enjoy working together.
About You
We're looking for an Occupational Therapist who:
- Holds, or is eligible for, AHPRA registration
- Has a genuine passion for working with children and families
- Has experience in paediatrics, disability or community practice, or is keen to develop in this area
- Values evidence-based and contemporary clinical practice
- Wants genuine investment in their professional development
- Enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Is looking for flexibility and autonomy in their next role
Experienced Paediatric OTs and OTs looking to further develop their paediatric skills are encouraged to apply.
If you're looking for a paediatric OT role where you can earn well, develop your clinical skills, have genuine flexibility and be part of a supportive team, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Apply now or contact Mike - mike.kuczer@marsrecruitment.com.au for a confidential conversation.
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