About Lifestart

At Lifestart, we believe in Empowering Potential. Our purpose is to empower children and young people with disability or developmental concerns to reach their full potential, in partnership with their families and communities. Guided by our core values — Empowerment, Equity, Collaboration, and Impact — we're committed to making a meaningful difference in their lives. Join our team and help foster the potential that changes lives every day.

Our Therapy and Behaviour Support team partners with families to provide tailored therapy supports, helping children and young people achieve their goals and thrive in their communities. We are a dedicated group of allied health and behaviour support professionals driven by making a lasting impact.

About the Role

We are seeking expressions of interest from Occupational Therapists that are interested in joining our Western Sydney team supporting families around the Blacktown LGA in a part-time capacity.

This part-time opportunity is ideal for individuals seeking afternoon working hours, with options including:

2:00pm – 6:00pm (across 5 days, 20 hours per week)

1:00pm – 6:00pm (across 4 or 5 days, 20-25 hours per week)

You will provide person and family-centred therapy services to children and young people with disabilities or developmental delays. This includes a mix of in-person supports across Lifestart sites, homes, schools, and the community, as well as online therapy Australia-wide.

Responsibilities include:

Work alongside children, young people and their families to set goals, develop strategies and support their implementation

Empower our clients and families to develop independence in areas such as self-care and everyday routines, sensory processing, play and motor skills, emotional regulation and inclusion in chosen activities and settings

Opportunity to develop specialist areas of interest such as prescription of Assistive Technology and minor Home Modifications, Sensory Processing and Emotional Regulation

Work with a varied caseload alongside a team of experienced allied health professionals and behaviour support practitioners.

Provide support to families through a keyworker model of practice and parent coaching

Opportunity to provide support through telehealth, engaging with families online for assessment and intervention.

Opportunity to support families though group programs such as Toilet Training workshops, Transition to School and High School and other interest-based groups

About You - Skills and Experience

Qualification in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration

Minimum 1-4 years’ experience

Professional experience, or demonstrated commitment to working with children and young people

Experience and/or interest in using person and family centred, strength-based approaches

Highly organised, and able to work with technology in a changing environment

Understanding of inclusion, cultural sensitivities and the needs of diverse communities

Align with Lifestart’s values and believe you would be a great fit

Valid Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) Clearance (or willingness to obtain)

Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWC) Clearance (or willingness to obtain)

Fully vaccinated for the Covid-19 Virus (3 doses) or accepted medical exemption certificate

Current driver’s licence and use of own car

Why Join Lifestart?

At Lifestart, we pride ourselves on our reputation within the disability sector. You’ll be joining a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team where your contributions are valued. We offer:

Competitive salary plus superannuation and leave loading

Increase your take-home pay with up to $6,500 salary packaging

Additional leave benefits including an extra week of paid leave in December, extra personal leave, and cultural/ceremonial leave

Flexible working conditions, including hybrid options

Access to novated vehicle leasing, travel allowances, and expense reimbursements

A strong focus on employee wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career pathways in both clinical and leadership roles

Access to structured professional development, supervision, and peer support

Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families

How to Express Interest

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Expression of Interest closes: Friday 25th April 2025

For more information, visit www.lifestart.org.au/careers or contact our Recruitment Team on (02) 8526 8504.

Lifestart is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applications from people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Your unique contribution is valued at Lifestart.

We are currently not accepting introductions by recruitment agencies.