Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Macquarie University Health Kids

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team at Macquarie University Health Kids.

• Permanent position available at full or part time (hours negotiable).
  
• Immediate start
  
• Work within an experienced and dynamic multidisciplinary team across both clinic and community settings
  
• Flexible remuneration: choose between a competitive, negotiable salary or a revenue share arrangement. Maxxia salary packaging benefits available as well (Including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing).
  
• Be part of Australia’s only university-owned academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior Occupational Therapist to join the Macquarie University Health Kids Clinic and lead the development of the Occupational Therapy service within a growing multidisciplinary team.

Working alongside physiotherapists and speech pathologists, you will play a key role in establishing and shaping OT services, contributing to a comprehensive allied health offering for the community.

This role requires a clinician who is confident working autonomously. As the sole Occupational Therapist in the team initially, you will be responsible for independent clinical decision-making, managing a varied paediatric caseload, and contributing to service development without on-site OT supervision.

The caseload includes a broad range of paediatric presentations, including neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions, neuromuscular conditions, rare genetic conditions, and neurodiverse presentations. Care is delivered across clinic and community settings, with a strong focus on evidence-based, family-centred practice.

Key accountabilities (but not limited to):

• Manage referrals for paediatric Occupational therapy services, and provide clinical intervention as appropriate
  
• Contribute to the identification, recommendation and implementation of improvements to Macquarie University Health Kids service delivery and the provision of Occupational therapy services, in line with contemporary evidence-based practice as it evolves.
  
• Maintain and attend to a personal professional development plan, in consultation with Team Lead, Macquarie University Health Kids.

About You

You will be a passionate and professional individual with a committed to providing patient and family centred clinical care. You will have registration with AHPRA, experience in the paediatric setting, demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, and be keen to work in an innovative multidisciplinary environment bringing to the role your experience and ability to work with patients and families.

With our child and family centred care approach, there will be travel requirements within work-hours; access to a car and a current driver’s license is essential.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate how you meet the role criteria below, in your CV and a 1-2 page cover letter.

Please note: This role is designed for an experienced, senior-level Occupational Therapist who is able to practice independently without direct Occupational Therapy supervision. Your application should clearly demonstrate your experience working autonomously, including managing clinical decision-making and caseloads at this level.

• Valid AHPRA registration
  
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of occupational therapy services to infants, children and/or adolescents in an outpatient and/or community setting, including:
  
  
  • Comprehensive knowledge of child development and assessment of same,
    
  • Experience in equipment prescription and provision for children with disability,
    
  • Experience in splinting,
    
  • Experience working in daycare/preschool and school environments.

• Demonstrated experience working with patients and families with complex needs, and patients under the NDIS.
  
• Demonstrated sound verbal and written communication skills with an ability to build rapport and empathise with patients and families/carers.
  
• Commitment to the clinical supervision, education and training of allied health staff and students in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  
• Knowledge of, and commitment to, patient and family-centred and evidence-based care.
  
• Ability to prioritise and manage workloads within established routines, methods and procedures.
  
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide high quality patient care.
  
• Capacity for creativity and innovation in service development, delivery and improvement.
  
• Commitment to uphold and be a steward of the Mission, Vision and Values of Macquarie University Health.

**Please note: We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date**

**Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights**

Specific Role Enquiries: Rebecca Sampson, Team Lead (Macquarie University Health Kids) bec.sampson@Macquarie University Health.org.au

Applications Close Date: Monday, 6th April 2026, 11:59pm

Why Join Us?

You'll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You'll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.

At Macquarie University Health, we know working together leads to better health outcomes. This happens when clinicians, researchers, students and staff unite to improve lives through compassionate, coordinated, effective care that is centred around the patient. We are celebrating our 15-year anniversary.

As Australia's first fully integrated academic health precinct on a university campus, we translate research into faster diagnoses, better treatments and integrated, evidence-based recovery pathways. In this environment, our students receive unique, hands-on learning experiences. That's how we Heal. Learn. Discover. ™

We offer fantastic range of Employee Benefits including:

• Salary sacrifices options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us
  
• Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs
  
• Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate
  
• Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool

More information about our employee benefits can be found here.

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to Macquarie University Health.

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.