At a Glance
- Tasks: Support paediatric clients through assessment and therapy in a dynamic team environment.
- Company: Join a growing multidisciplinary allied health provider in Wollongong.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and mentoring support.
- Other info: Enjoy career progression opportunities in a supportive and collaborative team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your clinical skills.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 120000 $ per year.
Our client is a growing multidisciplinary allied health provider with an established Wollongong team supporting mainly paediatric clients across assessment and therapy services. With multiple sites across NSW, this organisation has established a diverse reputation for delivering high quality therapy within their multidisciplinary service. The Wollongong team includes four Occupational Therapists, three Psychologists and an OT Manager who provides clinical and operational leadership.
About the Role
This is a full-time Occupational Therapist role supporting a predominantly paediatric caseload in Wollongong, with occasional adult clients if desired. Your week may include:
- Paediatric assessment and therapy across a range of developmental and functional needs
- Working with children and families to support participation and everyday goals
- Assessment and intervention across areas such as fine motor skills, gross motor skills, coordination, developmental milestones and sensory processing
- Clinic and community-based service delivery, including home and school environments where required
- Report writing and clinical documentation
- Working within a multidisciplinary team alongside Psychologists, OTs and other allied health professionals
- Occasional adult clients depending on your preferences
You will have access to experienced clinicians within the Wollongong team, including an OT Operations Manager, with supervision, coaching and mentoring available as you build your clinical confidence.
Why this Role
This role offers the chance to join a growing Wollongong allied health team while developing your paediatric clinical skills in a supportive environment. You will have access to:
- An established team of four OTs in Wollongong
- An OT Manager who can provide clinical and operational support
- Supervision, coaching and mentoring for early career clinicians
- A multidisciplinary environment with Psychology and broader allied health support
- A predominantly paediatric caseload with some opportunity to work with adults
- Exposure to assessment, therapy and report writing
- Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities
- Career progression as the Wollongong service continues to grow
About You
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Current or eligible for unrestricted AHPRA registration
- Eligible to provide services under Medicare
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current Australian driver's licence and access to a vehicle
- Unrestricted working rights in Australia
Salary & Benefits
- Salary from $85,000 - $120,000 + Super
- Supervision, coaching and mentoring support
- Professional development and ongoing clinical learning
- Support from an experienced OT Manager
- Multidisciplinary team environment
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. When you work with us, you get more than a single job opening. You get a recruiter who understands the sector, knows the leadership teams, and can talk honestly about culture, career pathways and where your skills will be valued.
What this looks like in practice:
- A dedicated consultant who works with you on your career, not just this role
- Honest market insight on salary, growth and where the sector is moving
- Discreet, professional handling at every stage
- We do not share your details without permission
- Ongoing support post-placement, because the right fit matters longer than the offer date
Paediatric Occupational Therapist employer: E4 People
E4 People is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive environment for Recruitment Consultants in the Allied Health division. With a hot desk from day one, employees can leverage an established client base and enjoy a clear career progression pathway, all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance with generous leave policies and opportunities for remote work. The collaborative culture fosters team spirit through regular social events and community engagement, making it a rewarding place to grow your recruitment career.
