Why work when you can play!

At OTFC, you’re not just an Occupational Therapist.
You're a play partner,
A movement motivator,
A creative thinker,
A mentor,
A cheerleader,
A life changer.

For over 30 years, Occupational Therapy for Children (OTFC) has set the benchmark for exceptional paediatric occupational therapy. We help children and young people discover their strengths, overcome obstacles, and live fulfilling lives. But this work is not for everyone. We are here because we care about doing the work, supporting our young clients, and making a real difference in the world. If you don’t share that drive, OTFC is not the place for you.

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with a passion for paediatric and adolescent occupational therapy to join our Adelaide team. New graduates and experienced therapists are welcome to apply. Full-time and part-time positions available.

Why OTFC?
At OTFC, we are more than an occupational therapy practice—we are champions of growth, creators of joy, and catalysts for transformation. Every person who walks through our doors steps into a space where their potential is unlocked and their life is changed. Our culture is the heartbeat of this organisation, and we welcome you to it with open arms. But we don’t just want people to fill seats—we want exceptional people who care about doing exceptional work. We believe in challenging perspectives, pushing boundaries, and creating magic every day.

As an OTFC employee, you’ll receive:

• Financial & Professional Perks: Above Award remuneration, annual salary review, Discretionary OT Allowance (providing up to $15,600 per annum in addition to your base salary), professional indemnity costs covered, paid professional development, and salary sacrificing options.
• Life-Supporting Benefits: Flexible working (part-time, full-time, 4-day week), paid parental leave, complimentary EAP, Resilience Program, and access to free workshops that will transform your life (financial, wellbeing, fitness, and more).
• Life-Changing Fun: World-class clinic spaces, interstate opportunities, regular team incentives, celebrations, and events. You’ll be part of a team that actively supports you to succeed, with regular team surveys—we hear you!
• Career Growth & Opportunity: We are not just another employer—we are a breeding ground for excellence and a catalyst for career and personal growth.

Check out our full list of employee benefits here: https://otfcgroup.com.au/assets/documents/OTFC-EVP-102024.pdf

What we believe in:

• Respect & Kindness: Every interaction uplifts and honours the unique journey of each person
• Hope & Possibility: We see what could be and empower individuals to achieve it
• Joy & Play: Growth thrives through fun, wonder, and creativity
• Relationships Matter: Trust and connection form the foundation of everything we do
• Excellence With Heart: Innovation and evidence-based care meet compassion to create life-changing outcomes

What you’ll do:

• Deliver exceptional-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy individual and group services in our world-class purpose-built ASI clinics, as well as school and community settings. Therapeutic modalities include Sensory Integration, Social & Emotional, Functional Capacity, Mental Health and more
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, families, schools, and other professionals to provide holistic care
• Work with a diverse paediatric caseload, from early childhood through to young adulthood
• Be a part of, and contribute to, a thriving, people-first culture
• Develop and bring to life innovative, community-led projects
• Participate in ongoing learning, professional development, and contribute to innovative projects driven by community needs.

You’re a match if you:
✔ Love to play, learn, and connect
✔ Hold a Bachelor/Master of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
✔ Are registered as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA
✔ Hold a current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker & Disability Clearance
✔ It’s a bonus if you’re certified in Ayres Sensory Integration Therapy—but don’t worry, we can help you!
✔ Embody our behaviours: integrity, resilience, accountability, reliability, supportiveness, self-awareness, teamwork, gratitude, connection, and a solutions-focused mindset
✔ Are not afraid of failure—you see it as a way to learn and grow
✔ Understand that hard is okay—this is meaningful work, and it won’t always be easy, fun, or stress-free

How to Apply
If you want to know what it feels like to wake up every morning and look forward to work, to make a meaningful and positive impact on the lives of others, and to learn from the best—your journey starts with OTFC.

Please provide a copy of your CV with experience relevant to the role, alongside a motivation paragraph of what excites you about this opportunity.

Please note we do not accept applications from recruiters.

We can't wait to get to know you!