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.

What you’ll do at our Eight Mile Plains clinic

Therapy Programs

• Develop and implement tailored therapy programs for each client, including

Professional Development

People

- Support development of early career clinicians by engaging in clinical supervision and providing CPD opportunities
- Participate in reward and recognition program
- Participation in meetings

Growth, your way

- CPD allowance + paid professional development leave
- Structured mentoring and leadership programs
- Ongoing opportunities to build your experience, including Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) work supporting children in remote areas
- National and global career pathways through the APM Group

Who we are

We’re a dedicated and passionate team of allied health professionals helping children and young people aged 0-16 to reach their full potential. Our multidisciplinary teams work closely with families to deliver personalised, evidence-based support across communication, motor, cognitive and social development. We are a registered NDIS provider and our clinics offer therapy under different funding models. As part of the APM Group, we offer the scale and stability of a global organisation, with the feel of a local team.

Apply today or reach out to Ayesha on 0461 101 104 or Ayesha.din@apm.net.au for a confidential chat to learn more.

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; Completing initial appointments; Developing goal plans based on identified support needs; Creating measurable, targeted intervention strategies; Collaborating with other health professionals where required (e.g. Speech, Psychology); Preparing home and session-based resources and activities; Developing session plans as needed; Conducting school and home visits when appropriate; Monitoring progress and adjusting goals and programs accordingly; Completing reviews and reports as required; Identifying suitability for additional services or group programs and incorporating into plans where appropriate; Record all treatment notes and activities in PMS within 24 hours of sessions; Provide timely, high-quality reports to stakeholders (e.g. clients, families, health professionals, NDIA); Ensure reports and correspondence meet ESA standards; Report and document client incidents or complaints in the appropriate systems; Align therapy plans with available funding and funding types; Obtain and review NDIS plans where relevant to inform therapy planning; Provide accurate information to support correct invoicing of client-related services; Participate in team meetings, peer reviews, and case discussions at an appropriate cadence; Maintain accurate records in line with organisational processes and manager direction; Utilise professional development opportunities to build role-relevant skills

Requirements

Comply with and promote policies relating to WHS, emergency procedures, child safety, and cultural competence; Participate in risk identification, assessment, and prevention activities; Engage in networking and maintain collaborative relationships with professionals and agencies; Maintain discipline-specific registration/membership and adhere to relevant codes of conduct; Uphold privacy and confidentiality in line with organisational policy and legislation; 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 (including supervision of graduates and/ or allied health students); 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 so you can focus on what you do best.; Work in an environment that focuses on multidisciplinary collaboration, improving outcomes together