Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics & Adolescents (NDIS)

Location: Hornsby, NSW

Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time (negotiable)

Practice: The Strengths Centre (Chercheuse Psychology until 2026)

About Us

The Strengths Centre is a warm, inclusive allied health practice dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and their families. We are a registered NDIS service and supporting neurodivergent individuals is where we shine. Formerly known as Chercheuse Psychology, our team is known for strengths-based, neuroaffirming care and collaborative service delivery. We're expanding our multidisciplinary team and seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist who shares our passion for innovation, inclusion, and meaningful impact.

About the Role

We're looking for a confident and compassionate Occupational Therapist to provide both individual and group therapy to children and adolescents, many of whom are NDIS participants with complex needs. You'll work closely with our psychologists and community partners to co-create engaging, functional interventions that support regulation, participation, and wellbeing.

This role offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to help shape a growing service. You'll be supported by a values-led team and encouraged to bring your creativity and clinical insight to everything you do.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver neuroaffirming OT services to children and adolescents (individual and group)
• Conduct assessments, develop goals, and implement evidence-informed interventions
• Collaborate with families, educators, and other professionals to support holistic care
• Contribute to multidisciplinary planning and service development
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold NDIS compliance standards
• Engage in ongoing professional development, especially in neurodiversity-affirming practice
• Support innovation in service delivery, resources, and community engagement

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children/adolescents in the NDIS space
• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration
• WWCC and NDIS Worker Screening (or willingness to obtain prior to client work)
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Strong clinical reasoning and therapeutic creativity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident working with complex presentations and diverse family systems
• Committed to inclusive, strengths-based, and neuroaffirming care

What We Offer

• Flexible hours and supportive team culture
• Purpose-driven work in a strengths-based practice
• Opportunities to innovate and co-create services
• Professional development support
• A values-led workplace focused on inclusion and empowerment

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and interest in neuroaffirming practice. We welcome neurodivergent applicants and are committed to inclusive recruitment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $64,542.34 – $119,347.74 per year

Expected hours: 16 – 32 per week

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance
• Work from home

Licence/Certification:

• working with children check and hold AHPRA registration? (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hornsby NSW 2077