Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Assessment & Consulting Specialist

$150/hr+ | Flexible Hours | Clinic-Based Role | Supportive, Creative Team | Through Allied Plus Recruitment

Are you a skilled Occupational Therapist with a passion for assessments, consulting, and creating meaningful outcomes for children and their families?

Allied Plus Recruitment is working with a warm, values-driven paediatric clinic located in Melbourne’s inner north/east suburbs, seeking an experienced sub-contractor OT to take on a specialised assessment and consulting role.

About the Role

This is a clinic-based, assessment-only position, perfect for an experienced OT who loves comprehensive assessments, collaborative planning, and empowering teams and families—without the ongoing weekly therapy workload.

You’ll focus on conducting high-quality assessments, developing individualised therapy plans, and supporting therapy assistants and speech pathologists with implementation. You’ll also run parent coaching sessions to help families achieve meaningful goals.

This is a sub-contractor opportunity offering $150/hr+, flexibility, and full admin support.

What You’ll Be Doing

Conducting detailed assessments for children aged 2–12 in areas such as sensory processing, emotional regulation, behaviour, fine/gross motor, social/play skills, handwriting, and school readiness

Developing clear, practical therapy plans that guide effective intervention

Collaborating with speech pathologists, therapy assistants, and families to ensure plans are well understood and implemented

Reviewing and updating therapy plans mid-term and end-of-term to maintain relevance and impact

Leading parent coaching sessions to build confidence and capacity in families

Supporting therapy assistants and team members with strategies and advice across a range of clinical areas

What’s On Offer

$150/hr+ subcontractor rate

Clinic-based role only – no travel required

Two beautifully designed hubs with a warm, child-friendly environment

Full admin support – including scheduling, onboarding, and invoicing

No minimum caseload – work the days/hours that suit your lifestyle

Fun, creative, and collaborative team culture – regular social events, coffee, snacks, and optional yoga

About You

Ideally 5+ years of paediatric OT experience, with confidence in assessments and therapy planning

Strong communicator who can work independently and lead effectively within a team environment

Registered with AHPRA

Deep understanding of child development and experience working under the NDIS

Skilled in creating plans that are practical, goal-oriented, and easy for others to implement

Positive, collaborative, and family-centred

Degree qualified in Occupational Therapy

How to Apply

This role is being recruited through Allied Plus Recruitment.
Please apply directly through seek with your CV and Coverletter.

In your application, we’d love to hear:

Why this specialist assessment and consulting role appeals to you

A brief story about a successful assessment or consultation you’ve delivered

What you believe makes someone an exceptional paediatric OT !

Start Date: ASAP

We’re flexible – you can start when the timing is right for you.