How do I become a paediatric occupational therapist
Get qualified to work as a paediatric occupational therapist with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
The average salary for Occupational Therapists in Australia is currently $1,800 per week ($93,600 annually). Specialists such as Paediatric Occupational Therapists can expect to earn higher salaries.PLEASE NOTE: These are median figures for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.
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There are 24,000 Occupational Therapists working in Australia right now, some of these specialise in paediatrics. This occupation is expected to grow by more than 7.4% over the next 3-5 years.
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To practice as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist in Australia you must complete the following steps:
- Complete an approved degree such as a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy), Master of Occupational Therapy Practice, or Master of Occupational Therapy Studies — choosing specialist electives in paediatrics.
- Obtain a Working With Children Check (WWCC) and a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check.
- Register with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
- Complete post-graduate qualifications in Occupational Therapy and paediatric support.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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Further reading
How to become a qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist in Australia
23rd December 2024
What can you do with a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Occupational Therapy)?
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Paediatric Occupational Therapist careers
Paediatric Occupational Therapists are registered health professionals who help children who are affected by illness, injury, disability, or mental health issues manage everyday tasks and daily living. They provide treatment, and support plans for children to apply at home, school, or in social situations.
As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist you could be carrying out an initial assessment on a young amputee that includes both their challenges and their strengths, developing a treatment plan for a teenage boy with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), demonstrating an exercise to a young child in a wheelchair as part of physical rehabilitation, teaching a young teen with a spinal injury about proactive pain control, writing a report on a client’s progress, or liaising with a client’s psychologist to refine the child’s treatment plan.
