The Gabrielle Centre for Children is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Paediatric Occupational Therapist to cover a 6 month maternity leave (August 2025-January 2026) with the possibility of staying on following the locum period. This role focuses on providing client-centered care, fostering strong therapeutic relationships, and supporting children in achieving their developmental goals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent non-verbal communication skills, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to delivering individualised, evidence-based therapy.

Join a highly educated, multidisciplinary team, collaborating with professionals from diverse backgrounds to deliver holistic care. This collaborative environment encourages ongoing learning, innovation, and the sharing of expertise to provide the best possible outcomes for each child and their family. In addition to weekly in-clinic therapy sessions, our clinic offers unique opportunities to engage in nature-based therapy, including social groups and an offsite camp experience, fostering skill development in real-world environments. Therapists are encouraged to use creativity and clinical reasoning to deliver individualized interventions that empower children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

Client-Focused Care:

• Provide personalised clinic based, family-centered occupational therapy services tailored to each child’s unique needs and strengths.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualised treatment plans.
• Regularly evaluate progress and adjust interventions to ensure meaningful outcomes for the child and family.

Communication Skills:

• Utilise non-verbal communication strategies (e.g., body language, visual supports, AAC) to engage and connect with children who may have communication differences.
• Interpret and respond to children’s non-verbal cues to support regulation, participation, and trust-building.
• Clearly communicate therapeutic goals and progress to families in a compassionate, accessible manner.
• Keep accurate and up to date documentation based on policies and procedures.

Commitment to Learning:

• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow through ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
• Stay informed on current best practices, emerging research, and innovative therapeutic techniques.
• Actively seek supervision and mentorship to refine clinical reasoning and therapeutic skills.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current registration with AHPRA to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current Working with Children's Check (WWCC) and NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC).
• Current First Aid and CPR
• Experience or strong interest in pediatric occupational therapy and working with children with diverse needs.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience working with children with neurodivergent profiles (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, sensory processing differences, developmental delays).
• Ability to build trusting relationships with children and families while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Flexibility, creativity, and a strengths-based approach to problem-solving.

To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].