Paediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) Contractor Role

Location: Southern Highlands, NSW (Picton to Goulburn)

💰 High Paying Contractor Role | 🕒 Flexible Schedule | 👩‍⚕️ Supportive OT Team

Are you a Paediatric Occupational Therapist looking for a flexible, high-paying contracting role with full autonomy over your caseload and schedule? Join Practical OT and be part of a dynamic and supportive team!

About Practical OT

Practical OT is a mobile Occupational Therapy service working with clients across paediatrics, mental health, adult care, and workplace safety. We support private, NDIS, and DSOA clients across the Southern Highlands and are expanding our services.

Who We’re Looking For:

✔ Registered Occupational Therapist (AHPRA) with experience working in paediatrics

✔ Ability to work independently in homes, schools, and community settings

✔ Strong communication and relationship-building skills

🌟 Major Benefits – Minimal Admin, Maximum Support

Business management including marketing, networking, billing clients, referrals, intake and onboarding new clients all Handled for You

Practical OT removes the administrative load so you can focus on being a great OT – not a part-time receptionist and business manager:

Invoicing and Client Quotes: Fully managed and sent out for you

Client Onboarding: New client sourcing, setup, paperwork, and initial bookings are handled by Practical OT

Documentation Support: Access to templates for assessments, session notes, reports, and standardised scoring tools. Includes full use of standardised assessments and forms – no need to buy your own

CRM Access: Use of Cliniko for streamlined session notes, scheduling, and file management

Business management – no need to do marketing and networking for new clients.

Say goodbye to hours of admin. Focus on clinical work while Practical OT handles the backend.

👥 Exceptional Support for All Experience Levels

New and Recent Graduates

If you’re a new or recent graduate, you’ll receive significant and structured support, including:

Weekly 1:1 Supervision with senior OTs

Daily Availability for Questions: You won’t be left waiting for supervision—support is available every day you're working

Real-Time Clinical Discussions: You’ll have access to other OTs for daily debriefs and advice on client challenges – not just on designated supervision days.

This makes Practical OT the perfect launchpad for early-career therapists to build confidence, gain hands-on guidance, and grow quickly in a supportive environment.

Experienced OTs

Tailored Supervision and Mentoring: Based on your needs

Peer Support: You’ll be part of a skilled and collaborative OT team, with colleagues available for discussion, case reflection, and professional connection

Autonomy with Backup: Enjoy the independence of contracting with the reassurance of ongoing access to clinical and logistical support.

Whether you’re looking to refine your skills, reduce admin, or reconnect with a like-minded team, Practical OT provides the structure and flexibility to suit you.

🧘 Flexibility and Autonomy – Work Your Way

You choose your schedule: Select your working days, locations, and client load

Variety of Environments: Work in homes, schools, communities or use of meeting spaces

Attractive Contractor Rate: Between 50–70% of billable hours depending on experience and support needs, with annual reviews

Optional Client Growth Pathway: Bring your own clients under Practical OT’s umbrella and boost your rate (negotiable).

🤝 A Truly Supportive OT Community

Regular Team Connection: Optional fortnightly team meetings, quarterly lunches, and casual coffee check-ins to help you feel connected

Personal OT Email Provided: For seamless and professional communication

iCare Workers Insurance Coverage: Included for sole traders contracted under Practical OT

Onboarding and Systems Training: Includes full guidance on policies, procedures, templates, and using Cliniko (CRM).

Why This Role Stands Out

This isn’t just another contractor position—it’s a professionally supported, low-admin, high-autonomy role designed for OTs who want to do fulfilling, client-facing work without all of the overheads.

Whether you’re newly graduated or an experienced practitioner, you’ll find:

Daily support when you need it

Weekly supervision and professional development

Zero business admin headaches

A flexible, well-paid role where you set the pace.

Requirements for Contracting:

ABN, Professional Indemnity Insurance, Medicare Provider Number

Driver’s Licence & Own Car

Working with Children Check, First Aid/CPR

Laptop, Phone & Internet Connection.

To apply for Paediatric OT contracting role with Practical OT:

Please contact Practical OT on:

P: 0494 136 706 or

E: [email protected]

W: https:practicalot.au