Join a passionate team dedicated to neurodiversity-affirming practice!

At be™, we do things differently. We're committed to providing neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based therapy that embraces each child’s individuality. Using the DIR® Floortime approach, we focus on fostering meaningful relationships, social-emotional growth, and functional independence through play, connection, and regulation.

Our Values at be™

• Compassion – We prioritise kindness, understanding, and empathy in every interaction, ensuring that children and families feel truly supported and valued.
• Authenticity – We build meaningful relationships by being genuine, transparent, and committed to each child’s unique journey.
• Fun – We believe that learning and growth happen best through joy, play, and creativity - making therapy an engaging and positive experience.
• Integrity – We are dedicated to ethical, evidence-based, and family-centred practice, always advocating for what is best for the children and families we support.

Why choose be™?

• Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice - We embrace a strengths-based, child-led approach, actively listening to and learning from the neurodivergent community to continuously reflect, adapt, and improve our support.
• DIR® Floortime - All our clinicians are all trained in DIR® Floortime and we provide ongoing support for therapists to complete advanced training in DIR® Floortime.
• Multidisciplinary Team - Work alongside occupational therapists, speech pathologist, social workers and allied health assistants, along with our visiting psychologist and paediatrician.
• Holistic, Family-Centred Care – We believe that true progress happens when families are actively involved in the therapeutic journey. By working collaboratively with parents and caregivers, we ensure that therapy integrates into daily life, fostering long-term success and positive outcomes.
• Flexible Work Environment – We offer flexible work arrangements (clinic, community, WFH) to suit your lifestyle. Options for part-time or full-time positions.
• Career Growth and Leadership – Help shape the future of our OT services, mentoring early career therapists, allied health assistants, and OT students. Refine your clinical expertise, lead innovative community initiatives, and contribute to a dynamic, forward-thinking team.
• Beautiful Maleny Location - Enjoy working in a vibrant, community-focused setting surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Our clinic provides a large outdoor play area that fosters creativity and well-being for both clients and therapists.

Your Role:

As a Senior Occupational Therapist (OT), you will:

• Provide high-quality, neurodiversity-affirming OT services to children and families.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise early career OTs, allied health assistants, and students.
• Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to create holistic supports that prioritise relationships, emotional regulation, and functional skills.
• Attend and contribute to weekly professional development and case conference meetings to ensure best-practice care for clients.
• Play an active role in service development, helping to refine and expand our therapy approaches.
• Work closely with families, educators, and other professionals to ensure a supportive and inclusive environment for each child.
• Deliver supports in multiple settings – clinic, homes, schools, childcare centres, and community environments.

As a Speech Pathologist (SP), you will:

• Provide high-quality, neurodiversity-affirming SP services to children and families.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise early career SPs, allied health assistants, and students.
• Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to create holistic supports that prioritise relationships, emotional regulation, and functional skills.
• Attend and contribute to weekly professional development and case conference meetings to ensure best-practice care for clients.
• Play an active role in service development, helping to refine and expand our therapy approaches.
• Work closely with families, educators, and other professionals to ensure a supportive and inclusive environment for each child.
• Deliver supports in multiple settings – clinic, homes, schools, childcare centres, and community environments.

What We're Looking For

• AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist, or SPA registration as an Speech Pathologist
• Strong understanding of sensory processing, play-based therapy, and developmental approaches.
• Passion for working in a relationship-based, child-led model.
• Experience or interest in the DIR® Floortime model (training provided if needed).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A deep understanding of Autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and sensory processing challenges.
• Passion for family-centred and play-based therapy, using creative and engaging interventions.
• A desire to work holistically and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• A flexible, warm, and relationship-focused approach to therapy.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you're excited about making a difference and growing within a neurodiversity-affirming team, we'd love to hear from you!