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Occupational Therapist - Paediatrics

  • Bunbury, Western Australia
  • Full Time
  • $40 - $60 / hour

Senior Occupational Therapist | Paediatrics | Immediate start

10h ago
  • Boutique paediatric allied-health service 0 - Young Adults
  • Contribute to clinic space opening mid 2026
  • Opportunity to lead the Occupational Therapy Team

Summary

Opportunity to contribute to shaping the business/clinic to lead occupational therapist team in the South region. New clinic space opening mid 2026

Job Description

Are you a passionate paediatric Occupational Therapist ready to step into a meaningful senior role with autonomy, flexibility and the chance to help shape a brand-new clinic space?

Our client, a boutique paediatric allied-health service dedicated to family-centred, evidence-based care across the South-West region of WA, is seeking an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist to join their growing team, with strong potential to lead the OT Team. 

A strong reputation for supporting babies, children and adolescents across home, school and clinic settings, with service reach across Busselton, Bunbury, Vasse, Dunsborough, Yallingup, Margaret River and Katanning.

You’ll join a team of experienced clinicians who value relationship-building, high-quality care and flexibility.

This is a rare opportunity to join a supportive, values-driven team, work across Busselton and Bunbury, collaborate closely with a highly experienced senior physiotherapist and be integral to building their upcoming clinic space.

Why You’ll Love This Role
  • Salary Range: Up to $110 000 + BONUS + High Career Progression
  • Flexibility: Mobile paediatric Occupational Therapy role (with option of clinic space) – manage your own diary
  • Growth & Impact: Be part of the build of their new clinic space slated for June–Aug 2026
  • Reward Structure: KPI bonus – up to 50 % bonus over KPI'S
  • Strong Start: Slow ramp-up, with structured support and a clear referral base
  • Purpose-Driven: Work for a business that prioritises children, families, and meaningful change
About the Role
  • Full-time, permanent position starting in December 2025
  • Senior Occupational Therapist focusing on paediatric caseload (0 – early teens)
  • Contracted disability-school oversight: 3 hrs/week at a partner school (OT + physio)
  • Primary service locations: Busselton & Bunbury, with flexibility to drive between sites
  • Mobile OT role with minimal clinic work initially; clinic space coming mid-2026
  • Initial appointment basis: 2 days per week, building to full-time as a slow ramp up and work-life balance
  • You’ll manage your own schedule: referrals are screened and allocated, then you decide how to run your diary
  • Work from home, mobile, or community setting—choose what suits you
  • Collaborate with the senior physiotherapists, clinic lead and the Director in weekly meetings for clinical and business discussions
Support & Induction
  • Casual, gradual induction: starting with a few clients, building up slowly
  • Work phone & laptop supplied
  • Weekly catch-ups (in-person or café) with the Director and senior physios to support your development
  • Strong emphasis on family-centred, evidence-based care 
  • Opportunity to contribute to shaping the business/clinic and mentorship into a senior role lead occupational therapist role 
Work Overview
  • Location: Busselton and Bunbury (with some service reach across surrounding regions)
  • Working environments: Primarily home, school & community (mobile); future option of clinic space (in-progress)
  • Caseload: Paediatrics (0 – early teens); some school-based hours and outreach/home visits
  • Common conditions treated: Developmental delays, sensory regulation, school-readiness skills, gross & fine motor challenges, ASD, ADHD, intellectual disability, coordination or learning difficulties 
  • Day-to-day responsibilities: Manage your schedule; deliver Occupational Therapy sessions; work with partner school; collaborate with team for program oversight; build clinic presence; liaise with families and external referrers
  • Travel allowance/cap: Drive between Busselton & Bunbury; flexibility and willingness to travel expected
  • Support: Weekly meetings; mentorship via senior physio & Director; opportunity to lead and contribute to business growth
  • Career progression pathways: Opportunity for a Senior Occupational Therapy role with autonomy; potential to influence clinic design and service model; future leadership or specialist pathways
  • Induction/onboarding: Work phone & laptop provided; initial low caseload; orientation with leadership team; weekly catch-ups
  • Flexible working & WFH: Manage your diary, travel when required, work from home or mobile as preferred
  • Team size/social events/culture: Join a small, close-knit team with strong values, drive for high-quality paediatric care and regional access – casual yet professional culture
  • Facilities & resources clinicians can access: Mobile Occupational Therapy model; soon to have dedicated clinic space (opening mid-2026)
  • Additional benefits: Work phone & laptop; flexible schedule; KPI bonus; future clinic space; travel within region; meaningful role with genuine growth; career progression 
About You
  • Have paediatric experience (0 – early teens) and comfortable working in mobile/home/school settings
  • Motivated, respectful, caring and brings a strong work ethic
  • Enjoys autonomy, time management and building relationships with children, families and schools

Interested? Contact Cian
Mobile: 0467 467 296
Email: Cian@gorillajobs.com.au

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