Senior Occupational Therapist

5 days ago


Lake Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia The Thrive Spot Illawarra Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year
Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist | Flexible & Supportive Multidisciplinary Team | Dapto NSW

Love working with kids? Passionate about play, function, and making a real impact in a child's life? This might just be your dream OT role

At The Thrive Spot, we're a fun, passionate, and neuroaffirming paediatric clinic based in Dapto. We're on the lookout for full-time or part-time Senior Occupational Therapist to join our growing multidisciplinary team. If you love helping children thrive, we'd love to hear from you

Why Join The Thrive Spot?

Child-led caseloads, real flexibility:

Create your own schedule, choose clients based on your interests, and shape your clinical day the way you work best.

Low billables, high support:

We prioritise quality over quantity. That means realistic targets, plenty of time for documentation, and no late-night note writing.

Incredible admin & resource support:

You'll be backed by our friendly admin team, an overflowing resource library (yep, including Bluey & Minecraft gear), and access to assessments, sensory equipment and your own iPad.

Strong supervision & PD culture:

Fortnightly team catch ups, external PD budget, paid training days, and a custom learning plan tailored to your clinical goals.

Beautiful, purpose-built clinic:

Our clinic includes 5 therapy rooms, including two large sensory spaces, plus onsite parking and a collaborative team office.

Family-friendly, work-from-home options:

Need to start late, duck out for school pickup, or do your notes from the couch? We get it—we understand that we all have a life outside of work.

Team culture that actually cares:

We're known for our collaborative culture and genuine support. Expect coffee chats, shared laughs, and the occasional axe-throwing night

Your Role:

You'll work with neurodivergent children and young people aged 0–18, across a mix of clinic, home, school, and community settings. You'll be part of a collaborative team including speech pathologists and other allied health professionals, working closely with families to build function, confidence, and joy.

What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor or Masters in Occupational Therapy
  • Current AHPRA registration
  • WWCC & NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Driver's license + car for community visits
  • A passion for paediatrics and family-centred care
  • A desire to work as part of a fun, flexible, and passionate team
Perks + Benefits:
  • Competitive salary with bonus incentives
  • Generous PD budget + paid training days
  • Regular social events + school holiday team days
  • Unlimited support & supervision
  • Flexibility to live your life outside of work
Sound Like You?

We're not your typical clinic—and we're proud of that. If you want to work somewhere that values compassion, creativity, and connection, hit Apply Now or reach out for a confidential chat with

Let's help kids thrive—together.



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