Occupational Therapist – Making Early Years Count

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children aged 0-13 years and their families

Welcoming trans-disciplinary learning environment | Professional development highly valued

NFP Salary packaging, paid PD leave, PD budget plus extra paid leave and more

BUSHkids is a not-for-profit organisation that has been at the heart of transforming lives of regional children across Queensland for 90 years. Our highly dedicated teams and volunteers are all driven by a shared vision that all children should have access to free allied health, early intervention, family and parenting support services regardless of where they live.

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Dalby team under our Children’s Allied Health Service. As a valued member of our team, you will deliver family-centred therapeutic support to children across a variety of settings aligned to our BUSHkids model of care. This will include delivery of face-to-face sessions at our centre, in the community (including early childhood centres) and through our telepractice service.

You will work closely with families to establish and achieve therapy goals and collaborate with key stakeholders, including community partners, to ensure a holistic and integrated approach. Additionally, you will contribute to the development and delivery of group programs and education initiatives to build local community capacity.

This is a deeply rewarding role where your contributions will make a meaningful and lasting impact on children and families living regionally. We are open to discussing a permanent part-time arrangement if someone would like to scale down their current hours at an employer for this opportunity in supporting the community further.

BUSHkids Benefits - What You Can Expect

A welcoming and supportive team environment where excellence and innovative practice are valued.

Highly engaged and supportive organisational culture that is driven by shared professional values

Access to the resources, guidance, and support you need to excel in your role

Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills, professional and career progression. This includes an annual professional development budget, paid PD leave (up to 5 days per year), and paid PD travel leave (up to 2 days per year)

An attractive remuneration package including leave loading, and portable long service leave.

Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 in tax savings per year. This represents up to $5,935 in your pay to cover essential living expenses, along with a $2,650 meal and entertainment allowance

Additional 3 days of paid leave over the Christmas period.

About You

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Certified Practicing Membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Values that align with BUSHkids core values – Child-Focused and Family Centred, Collaborative and Accountable.

Strong clinical skills and a desire for continual learning to ensure BUSHkids children receive evidence-based, best practice supports.

Valid Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain)

Current C Class Drivers' License

Evidence of Hepatitis B Vaccination status

Key Selection Criteria

Clinical Practice:

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with children with developmental delay or disability with a focus on early intervention and family centered practice

Communication/Team Participation:

Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills necessary for developing good working relationships and client care

Demonstrated ability to function as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.

Leadership/Work Unit Management:

Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development and ability to share knowledge and skills

Demonstrated ability to work independently without close supervision and to appropriately manage time and workload

Interested in joining our team? APPLY NOW!

Please include your resume and a maximum 2 page written response to the Key Selection Criteria as part of your application. Applications will be shortlisted and contacted as received, early applications are encouraged.

Enquiries can be directed Michelle Clarke, Recruitment Coordinator on 07 3518 7952 or email [email protected]

We encourage applications from people with disabilities, as well as individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities.

Applications received directly from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

Your future is bright at BUSHkids; and together we can create brighter futures for children across Queensland