Join a kind, creative paediatric Occupational Therapist team delivering movement-rich, play-based therapy from a fully equipped in-clinic gym . Balanced caseloads, collaborative planning, and options to work as a contractor Why you’ll love this role Earn more, work smarter: Typical $500/day , up to $600/day ; many contractors see $150,000/year across 40 working weeks School-term rhythm: Intensive 8–10 week blocks with reduced/optional contract hours over holidays Clinic-based gym: Evidence-based, movement-rich programs, small-group therapy 1:1 sessions, huge resources, great vibe. About the service A well-established paediatric Occupational Therapist clinic built around a large purpose-built gym . Therapy looks and feels like play—obstacle courses, gross-motor circuits, imaginative group activities—underpinned by solid evidence and parent coaching. The Director (an OT) works clinically and keeps caseloads balanced to prevent burnout. We welcome new graduates and invest heavily in team development. What you’ll do Deliver small-group programs and 1:1 therapy for children 3–12 years within the clinic gym (occasionally school/home if clinically needed). Conduct assessments (often pre-term), write end-of-term summaries/reports , and set practical, functional goals with families. Use play-based, movement-rich approaches; PRPP (Perceive, Recall, Plan & Perform) experience is a big plus, love helping kids generate their own solutions. Collaborate daily with Occupational Therapists; plan programs together; participate in a friendly, multidisciplinary environment. Caseload snapshot Referral mix: 50% NDIS / 50% private . Presentations: Autism (50%) , attention difficulties, developmental delay, specific learning difficulties, DCD, etc. Balanced complexity : avoid heavy, burnout-style caseloads. What’s on offer Choose your hours — half-days welcome; manage your diary within term blocks Paid even on no-shows Holiday program (optional): e.g. $500 per morning supervising students; resources provided PD & supervision: termly team PD $1,000 towards interests; monthly formal supervision plus side-by-side learning. Team & resources: 11 OTs, one senior OT; onsite physio 2 days/week; local speech clinic for easy case chats and collaboration Culture: kind, organised, creative, social, celebrated birthdays, end-of-year party, genuinely positive environment. You’ll bring Occupational Therapist degree, AHPRA registration, WWCC , Police Check & NDIS CLEARANCE Excellent communication and parent coaching skills; love working in teams and small groups. New grads encouraged to apply (structured induction and close early support). Pay & employment structure Contractor: $500–$600/day indicative; $150,000k/year achievable across 40 working weeks (manage your own super/ABN). Uncapped earning potential backed by a large waitlist. Timing Future intake ( February 2026 ) Sooner intake for the right person! INTERESTED? To hear more about this role or other Occupational Therapy roles within your area, contact Cian 0467 467 296 Cian@gorillajobs.com.au
