Occupational Therapist

Join a well-respected paediatric occupational therapy practice based in Hawker, ACT, dedicated to providing client-centred, family-focused support to children. This organisation works with children across a wide range of developmental and functional areas including emotional regulation, sensory processing, school readiness, handwriting, daily living skills, and social participation. With a flexible service model, therapy is delivered in-clinic, in homes, in schools, and via telehealth to ensure families receive support in the way that suits them best.


As an Occupational Therapist, you'll empower children to participate meaningfully in their daily lives. Using a strengths-based, client-centred approach, you'll assess functional abilities, identify barriers, and deliver tailored interventions that promote independence, wellbeing, and engagement. You'll work across multidisciplinary environments and play a key role in enabling children to reach their full potential.


About the Role
In this role, you'll deliver high-quality paediatric OT services across clinic, school, home, and community settings. You'll have the opportunity to shape your caseload based on your interests and strengths while working closely with families, educators, and allied health colleagues.


Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of functional, sensory, cognitive, and developmental skills
• Interpret assessment results and develop clear, evidence-based recommendations
• Develop individualised treatment plans based on assessment findings and client goals
• Set measurable, achievable goals in collaboration with children, families, and care teams
• Deliver clinic, school, home, and community-based interventions
• Work within a multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapists, speech pathologists, educators, and medical practitioners
• Coordinate care plans, attend case reviews, and maintain strong communication with all stakeholders
• Maintain accurate, timely notes and client records, ensuring compliance with organisational, ethical, and professional standards
• Prepare reports for NDIS, healthcare providers, insurers, and schools

About You

• You're a compassionate, motivated Occupational Therapist who values teamwork, clinical excellence, and meaningful outcomes for children and families. You thrive in supportive environments, enjoy a varied caseload, and bring curiosity, creativity, and professionalism to your work.

You'll Bring:

• A relevant Bachelor degree or Masters and AHPRA registration
• Strong communication and rapport-building skills
• Excellent organisational skills and confidence managing a varied caseload
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing learning
• A valid driver's licence

Apply now to join a supportive, family-friendly, and highly respected paediatric therapy team

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.