We’re ideally looking for a Full Time Occupational Therapist to meet our ever-growing waitlist demands ideally to start in late March/early April 2025. Full time (4 or 5 days) and part time options available to suit early career or experienced clinicians.

We offer leading evidence-based Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) and other OT intervention approaches to support each child's unique strengths and abilities to help them conquer their challenges and live meaningful lives.

We highly value work-life balance and offer a friendly and positive team working environment in our clinic, at local schools and community settings. You will have flexibility with your hours, working autonomously, and will have access to in-house training and professional development. You will also receive team support including joint sessions with Speech Pathologists in our sensory gyms, and will join regular OT and multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Why work with us?

• We are a thriving multidisciplinary practice of 11 therapists and 2 reception staff who actively collaborate to support our clients and each other.
• You’ll have the opportunity to work with a varied case load and develop skills across a number of areas including Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) and sensory processing, relationship-based approaches along with traditional OT approaches using best practice and progressive approaches to intervention.
• We work with some amazing kids and motivated families to make a true difference to their lives, providing both individual and group-based intervention.
• Unique opportunity to be immersed in using evidence based Ayres’ SI and other OT interventions to provide fun and effective therapy sessions.
• Supervision with highly experienced senior clinicians in addition to peer support within the OT team.
• Work in innovative ways by providing joint sessions in the sensory gym, groups or work in our sensory garden.
• Sustainable targets and excellent work-life balance.
• Option to work in clinic, schools, the community, via telehealth.
• Individual career development plans.
• Flexible modes of working with days and hours.
• We are positioned in the heart of Randwick, with an abundance of cafes, parks and beaches nearby.

What the role involves:

• Working with private and NDIS clients.
• Working in clinic, community, and school environments.
• Option to provide Telehealth services.
• Providing individual and small group sessions.
• Planning and delivering therapy groups during the school holidays.
• Providing joint therapy sessions with speech pathologists in our sensory gyms. Expand your understanding of and ability to support children with sensory, communication and behaviour challenges.
• Providing evidence-based therapy across a range of OT areas including ASI, early intervention, learning difficulties, and school-based interventions. Working in the clinic, as well as providing local community visits and telehealth.
• Writing assessment and review reports including reports for NDIS.
• Working in a wholesome family centred environment.

What we offer:

• Regular supervision, this will vary depending on your level of experience
• In house PD – we have regular OT meetings to discuss case studies, new research and we choose the topics that interest us and our caseloads best! We also meet regularly for multidisciplinary meetings as part of our in-house PD and clinical management.
• Excellent staff amenities and team events.
• Flexible work options.
• Admin support and laptop.
• Work with a motivated group of dedicated clinicians.
• Professional Development budget to supplement in house PD budget.
• Work with a great group of clinicians.
• Well stocked bank of resources, equipment and assessment tools.

What you must have:

• Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with AHPRA and OT Australia.
• Visa with working rights for Australia for at least 12 months.
• Current Working with Children Check and Police Check.
• Drivers Licence and own vehicle.
• Minimum 2 Years clinical OT paediatric experience.
• Excellent organisation, time and case management skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Effective and confident communication skills and ability to develop strong rapport with children, parents, teachers and carers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and professional development.

What’s nice to have:

• Experience working with children with SI and/or complex needs including Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia/DCD and/or developmental delays
• Sensory based intervention, Sensory Integration Certification, DIR/Floortime or formal paediatric training highly desirable
• Experience working within preschool and school-based environments
• Experience working with a family centred treatment model.

Interested in working with us?

Apply now or to discuss the role confidentially, please contact Emily on 9326 6433 or send a covering letter and CV to [email protected].

Closing Date: Friday 28th March 2025

We are looking to fill this role as soon as possible. Interviews will commence as soon as applicants apply.

We look forward to hearing from you!