At Ashton’s Place, we believe that every child deserves the very best start in life!

We are excited to announce an incredible opportunity for an energetic Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team!

If you're eager to make a real impact in the lives of young children, this opportunity is for you!

About Ashton’s Place & Autism Connect Early (ACE)

The Autism Connect Early (ACE) Programme offers Early Childhood Support to autistic children who are experiencing developmental delay. The ACE programme has been developed by Ashton’s Place, a not for profit organisation that aims to provide early childhood support to children within their naturalistic childcare and kindergarten environment.

About your new role

Provide specialist early years support for autistic children, along with education and support for their families and educators.

Demonstrate flexibility, creativity, and the ability to work within a team delivering individual and group interventions.

Observe, assess and interpret findings to formulate goals. You will collaborate with key stakeholders regarding strategies to achieve them, and deliver face to face therapy.

Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with families and educators to ensure their participation in goal setting, planning, decision making and outcome measurement; and to develop their capacity to provide supports.

Contribute to the assessment and monitoring of skill acquisition, documentation of programme and therapy participation and NDIS reporting as required.

Provide direct and indirect therapy interventions.

Contribute to research on best practice intervention for children with Autism.

A little about you

Bachelor or higher qualification of Occupational Therapy and registration with AHPRA.

Blue card, First Aid and CPR training or willingness to obtain.

Experience working with autistic children or young children (desirable).

Confidence in building strong relationships and partnerships with children and families.

What Ashton’s Place can offer you

Generous salary package with possible loadings, salary packaging, tax incentives, professional development allowance, and reduced childcare fees!

Wages paid weekly

Flexible working conditions to support you

Opportunities for full time or permanent part time to suit your lifestyle!

Paid, ongoing professional development and regular support and supervision from senior therapists

State of the art facilities and hand-picked resources in beautiful surroundings

You will be part of a purpose and values driven team focused on exemplary care of our children.

How to apply

This exciting opportunity won't last long! Apply today to embark on a journey that rewards your excellence! Or please send your resume and cover letter to l[email protected]

If you would like further information, please contact our ACE Programme Coordinator, Liz Barclay 0427 354 639