🐞 Join the Team at Bright Bugs Therapy!

Bright Bugs Therapy is on the lookout for an enthusiastic, full-time Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our small, friendly, neuro-affirming private practice in Toowoomba, QLD.

We are passionate about empowering children and families to participate meaningfully and confidently in everyday life. Our approach is evidence-based, neuro-affirming, and strengths-focused, with therapy tailored to create real, functional progress in the areas that matter most to our clients.

This role would be a perfect fit for new graduate occupational therapists who are wanting supportive clinical mentorship and PD opportunities, or experienced clinicians seeking flexibility and autonomy in their work role.

New Graduates Welcome!

We're passionate about developing new therapists skills!

We provide regular 1:1 mentoring and supervision with experienced Occupational Therapists.

PD Planning and external PD opportunities.

Structured onboarding process and gradual build up of your case load

Co-develop a caseload that aligns with your interests and clinical strengths.

What We Offer:

Flexibility and Autonomy - Enjoy control over your schedule, case load, and work settings. We will work with you to create a schedule that suits your lifestyle and a fulfilling balanced caseload that aligns with your interests and clinical strengths.

Competitive Pay and Benefits - We offer generous above-award salaries, competitive PD allowance and leave, and travel reimbursements. We also provide clinical resources, phone, laptop, and iPad on commencement of the role.

Supportive Clinical Mentorship - We provide regular 1:1 mentoring and supervision with experienced Occupational Therapists, PD planning and support, and monthly development sessions to facilitate your growth and career development.

A Focus on Family Centred Practice - Build strong and meaningful connections with children and their families through individualised, evidence based therapy across home, school and community settings.

Structured Support - You'll benefit from a gradual build-up of your caseload and a clear, supportive onboarding process to ensure you feel confident, prepared, and ready to deliver high-quality services.

Small Team - As part of our close-knit team, you’ll enjoy greater access to our lead therapist, allowing for more frequent mentoring, hands-on support, and collaborative problem-solving. This means more immediate guidance when you need it, more opportunities to learn, and a truly supportive environment where you're never just a number.

About the Role:

Itinerant/Mobile Role: Support Children and Families across a variety of settings whether this be at home, school, or out in the community.

Work with children aged 0-17 years across a wide range of developmental and neurodevelopmental needs.

A versatile work day supporting three to four people each day.

Deliver fun, creative, high-quality therapy through individual sessions, groups, and family education.

What You Bring:

Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy

Fully registered with AHPRA

Current drivers licence, use of own vehicle for business purposes (reimbursed per KM).

Blue card for paid employment (or willingness to obtain).

National Police Check

First Aid and CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain).

Willingness to travel within Toowoomba and surrounding areas.

Strong communication, time management, and collaboration skills.

Experience or a genuine interest in providing family centered care to children and their families in community based settings.

Openness to learning and reflective practice.

New graduates welcome!

Ready to Apply?

We’d love to hear from you! Please send:

Your CV

Cover letter (optional and max 2 pages)

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Contact Taylor Crockett on 0426 210 993 to learn more.