At Sunshines – Eat Speak Move, we are more than a workplace. We are a purpose driven, values-led team committed to fostering meaningful connections, inspiring innovation, and achieving excellence together.

We recognise that choosing the right professional environment is a significant decision, and we believe it should be approached with intention. That’s why we offer the opportunity for a values aligned connection before moving into a formal interview. This initial conversation allows us to explore how your aspirations align with our vision, culture, and the dynamic opportunities for growth within our career development framework. We want every team member to feel empowered, supported, and confident that they belong in a workplace that genuinely invests in people and purpose.

Why Join Sunshines – Eat Speak Move?

At Sunshines, we’re redefining what it means to thrive in allied health. We’re building careers AND we’re cultivating purpose, connection, and growth through every conversation, session, and shared win. Guided by our values of Connect, Inspire, Achieve, we’ve created an environment where people feel seen, supported, and deeply valued.

Connect

Step into a truly collaborative space where multidisciplinary care is how we work every day. You’ll be part of a connected, people first team of Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Assistants, and Client Care Team. Together, we wrap holistic care around every individual and their village, celebrating the power of teamwork in every outcome.

Inspire

At Sunshines, your passions are your compass. Whether you're drawn to early intervention, assistive technology, mental health, neurodiversity affirming practice, or adult rehabilitation, we’re here to help you follow that spark. Our Career Development Framework, paired with dedicated leadership pathways and specialisation streams, allows you to explore and evolve into advanced clinical, educational, or leadership roles with confidence.

Achieve

We’ve designed our systems so you can focus on what matters most: connection and impact.
Here’s how we support your success every step of the way:

Daily access to clinical leaders and supervision: you’re never flying solo

Dedicated Client Care Team: they handle the logistics, so you can focus on therapy

Diverse service delivery: clinic based sessions are our cornerstone, but we also support home, school, community, and/or telehealth delivery to suit your style

Clear and kind KPIs: realistic, sustainable goals that drive growth, not burnout

Work the Sunshines Way

We believe that people do their best work when they feel trusted, energised, and aligned. That’s why we offer flexibility without compromise because when you thrive, so do the people you support.

Flexible hours and autonomy to shape your own schedule

Trust driven culture that values outcomes over micromanagement

Opportunities to grow at every stage, backed by a team that genuinely cares

At Sunshines, you’ll do more than build a career. You’ll be part of something that feels meaningful, energising, and deeply human.

General Role Expectations:

As a Sunshines Occupational Therapist, you’ll:

Deliver evidence based, person centred therapy to clients

Work in an age group you are passionate about (we support individuals across the lifespan)

Support developmental and functional goals such as sensory processing, regulation, daily living skills, independence, and meaningful participation

Work collaboratively with families, educators, support workers, and other professionals

Complete thorough assessments, documentation, and progress reviews

Actively participate in supervision, team meetings, and internal/external PD

Uphold and embody the values of Connect, Inspire, and Achieve

and most importantly have fun and enjoy the work you do each day!

What You’ll Receive (as a Minimum):

We want you to love coming to work. Here’s what we offer from day one as the base:

4 month onboarding program for all employees or for our colleagues who are entering their first year as a qualified clinician, you will enter our 6 month New Grad Program.

4 weeks of annual leave and 10 days of personal/carer’s leave

Paid Parental Leave

Uncapped professional development allowance

Weekly in-house CPD and upskilling

Access to Sunshines' online classroom and digital resource drive

Regular, protected, and meaningful supervision time

Daily in clinic support from leaders and peers

A confidential wellbeing support service for personal, family, or work related matters (with matched access to qualified mental health professionals)

iPad and/or laptop, all therapy resources provided, and access to multiple online clinical platforms

Work car for community visits

Client Care Team support so you can focus on intervention while we handle the rest

Monthly team socials like pottery, go karting, Turkish lamp making and more

Pathways to grow via our Career Development Framework across Clinical, Education, and Leadership streams

What We’re Looking For:

A qualified Occupational Therapist (new grads and experienced clinicians welcome!)

Someone who thrives in a collaborative, values driven team

Registration with AHPRA (or working towards it)

A therapist who values whole person care and brings energy, compassion, and a growth mindset

Let’s Connect First

Interested but want to feel things out first? We get it. Reach out to us for a no pressure chat; we’d love to meet you and explore whether we’re a great match.

📧 Apply or say hello: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more about us: www.sunshineseatspeakmove.com.au