Senior Occupational Therapist

When you join Early Start Australia, you’ll be part of an allied heath team that’s in it together. A local team that’s right beside you, supported by leaders who know the work. From small shifts to life-changing breakthroughs, you’ll make a positive impact for children, young people, and their families across Australia. With flexibility and support to thrive, you’ll continue to grow and build a meaningful career, your way.

Responsibilities

Identify and complete assessments appropriate for each client; Manage a discipline-specific caseload, including complex clients, using a case management approach; Contribute to the selection and maintenance of assessment and therapy resources; Develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust tailored therapy programs aligned to client goals; Deliver services across clinic, home, school, and community settings as required; Collaborate with allied health team members to achieve optimal client outcomes; Develop and deliver specialised programs such as group therapy and parent workshops; Maintain strict adherence to privacy and confidentiality requirements; Ensure practice remains aligned with current best practice and contribute to continuous service improvement; Develop and implement tailored therapy programs for each client, including completing initial appointments, developing goal plans, creating intervention strategies, collaborating with other health professionals, preparing resources, conducting school and home visits, monitoring progress, and completing reviews and reports; Record all treatment notes and activities in PMS within 24 hours of sessions; Provide timely, high-quality reports to stakeholders; Report and document client incidents or complaints; Align therapy plans with available funding and NDIS plans; Provide accurate information to support correct invoicing; Participate in team meetings, peer reviews, and case discussions; Utilise professional development opportunities; Comply with WHS, emergency procedures, child safety, and cultural competence policies; Support development of early career clinicians through clinical supervision and CPD opportunities

Requirements

Demonstrated experience delivering high quality evidence-based and goal-focused therapeutic intervention in an early intervention and/or paediatric allied health setting; Understanding and supporting the principles of individualised services including the ability to adapt services to meet individual needs; Demonstrated ability to engage with a range of children and families and external stakeholders; Demonstrated senior clinical knowledge with significant experience in relevant discipline; Demonstrated experience mentoring, supervising and/or supporting others of the same discipline; Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational and time management skills; Exceptional observational and report writing skills; Ability to work independently within and collaborate across a multidisciplinary team; Relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy; Registration with AHPRA and relevant registrations; NDIS Workers Screening Check; Current Drivers’ Licence and vehicle; Current Working with Children Check or Working with Vulnerable People Registration (state specific); National Police Check; Accredited First Aid Certificate

Benefits

Flexible hours and compressed work options; Up to 12 weeks annual leave; Up to 16 weeks paid primary carer leave; Wellbeing support program for you and your family; Competitive salary + bonus program; Registration and professional membership contribution; Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000, if applicable; Dedicated admin support; Work in an environment that focuses on multidisciplinary collaboration; CPD allowance + paid professional development leave; Structured mentoring and leadership programs; Ongoing opportunities including Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) work supporting children in remote areas; National and global career pathways through the APM Group