🌿Step Outside the Ordinary 🌿

Thriving Through Nature is more than a workplace—it’s a movement redefining what occupational therapy can look like. As the only metro-based nature OT service in Perth, Western Australia, we offer something no one else does: real, meaningful connection to self, others, and the natural environment.

We support neurodivergent children and young people (ages 4–15) through evidence-informed, neuroaffirming, outdoor therapy that taps into the beauty of nature to regulate the nervous system, build trust, and foster deep emotional and social wellbeing.

🍃About Us

At Thriving Through Nature, we’re not just offering a service—we’re reimagining what occupational therapy can be. As a nature-based OT practice, we deliver individual and group therapy in beautiful, outdoor settings where children feel free to move, play, and just be.

Nature isn’t just our backdrop—it’s our co-therapist. It regulates, inspires curiosity, builds connection, and offers a calming, sensory-rich environment where relationships can truly flourish. We’ve seen firsthand the transformative difference in children when therapy takes place outside the traditional clinic walls—there’s a depth of engagement and emotional safety that simply can’t be replicated in a standard office setting.

Our neuroaffirming approach celebrates each child’s uniqueness, strengths, and ways of experiencing the world. We pride ourselves on creating spaces where children feel seen, supported, and empowered.

Our therapists are deeply passionate about both nature and neurodiversity. Like many of the families we support, we also desired a more connected and balanced way of working—and found it in the outdoors. Working in nature not only supports our clients’ regulation and wellbeing, but ours too. It’s a shift that’s brought joy, renewal, and a sense of purpose back into our own professional lives.

Now two years in, we’ve grown a thriving community with a long waitlist of families seeking our support. The demand is clear—and we need likeminded therapists to join us so more children can access the support they need.

We’re also proud to be partnering with Nature Play WA, co-delivering their Nature Play in the Park program in Term 3, 2025. This collaboration is an exciting opportunity to extend our impact.

Learn more about the company at https://www.thrivingthroughnature.com.au/.

🍄‍🟫The Role

We're seeking a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team. This is a contractor role with flexible work arrangements.

You will:

Deliver nature-based therapy (individual, group, and parent consults)

Apply neuroaffirming principles and build authentic relationships with clients

Participate in therapy planning that empowers children to co-create goals

Work across outdoor locations in all weather conditions with safety and risk protocols in place

What we are looking for:

Minimum 2 years' experience in Occupational Therapy (paediatric focus ideal)

Understanding or willingness to apply neuroaffirming practices

Self-driven and motivated to grow and learn as a therapist

Strong communicator with collaborative mindset

AHPRA registration and relevant insurances

Hourly Rate: $106.70/hr (individual therapy) to $213.40/hr (group therapy)
Start Date: Ideally before Term 3 (July); latest Term 3 start

🌲Key duties

Deliver occupational therapy services (individual and group) in outdoor environments

Provide parent coaching and consultations

Apply a neurodiverse-affirming, strengths-based approach in therapy sessions

Support children and teens in collaboratively setting therapy goals

Document session outcomes and track progress using agreed tools

Manage therapy risks and safety within dynamic outdoor settings (rain or shine)

Participate in team discussions and occasional community events

Collaborate with families and other therapists to ensure continuity of care

🍂Skills and experience

To be considered for this position, you will need to have:

Minimum 2 years of occupational therapy experience (paediatric experience preferred)

Strong knowledge or willingness to learn and apply neuroaffirming practices

AHPRA registration (Occupational Therapist)

Professional indemnity and public liability insurance

Demonstrated ability to work independently

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Passion for working in non-traditional, outdoor settings

Commitment to delivering client-centred and evidence-based therapy

Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

Comfortable using basic digital tools for documentation and communication

🌳Why Join Us?

Ditch the four walls. Work in parks, bushlands and natural spaces.

Deliver therapy that truly resonates—with clients and your values.

Be part of a purpose-driven, playful, and professional team that believes in doing things differently.

See the impact of your work on children who feel seen, safe, and supported—just as they are.

If you’re a passionate, experienced OT ready for a career shift that actually aligns with your values, and your love of the outdoors—we can’t wait to meet you.