Join Our Team – Paediatric Occupational Therapist (0–12 years)

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist who thrives on making a difference in the lives of children and their families? At Firstchance, we’re looking for someone just like you to join our collaborative, values-driven team.

About Us

Firstchance is a leading Early Childhood Intervention service supporting families across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Port Stephens for the past 45 years. With over 70 dedicated Allied Health and Specialist Educator professionals, we’re proud to offer a nurturing and inclusive environment where children with disabilities and developmental delays and their families are supported to thrive.

We believe in the power of relationships, and we work closely with families to build capacity, celebrate progress, and create meaningful change.

About the role

As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist at Firstchance, you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team that includes Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Specialist Educators, and Family Workers. You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues and be supported by a skilled administration and finance team.

Your work will include:

Providing therapy to children aged 0–12 years and their families in community settings such as homes, early childhood centres, schools, parks, and pools.

Supporting children with a range of disabilities including autism, developmental delay, chromosomal disorders, and genetic conditions.

Conducting assessments and delivering contextualised strengths based interventions that promote participation, independence, and wellbeing.

Collaborating with families to set goals and celebrate achievements.

Based at Mayfield and supporting families in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens Region

Qualifications and experience

A Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current AHPRA registration

Working with Children Check

NDIS Worker Screening Check

First Aid Certificate (including asthma and anaphylaxis)

A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle

Why Join Firstchance?

We care deeply about our team and offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and professional growth:

Above Award Pay + Salary Packaging – Access up to $15,900 tax-free for everyday expenses such as: such as mortgage, rent and other everyday living expenses before income tax is calculated. So you pay less tax and have more money to spend, making our salary even more competitive

Clinical Supervision & Professional Development Fund

Flexible Work Hours – Schedule your own appointments

Wellbeing Program – Available 24/7 for you and your family

Laptop Provided – To support your work in the field

Collaborative Culture – Learn and grow within a large, experienced team

Values-Driven Organisation – Where your work truly matters

Questions/Further Information

We’d love to hear from you!
Contact our Program Manager, Barbara Critchley:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (02) 4910 3130

Child Safe Commitment

At Firstchance, child safety is at the heart of everything we do. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure we only employ people who are committed to safeguarding children and young people.

Ready to Apply?

Please obtain an information pack and copy of the position description from the Firstchance About Us page on our website - https://www.firstchance.org.au/Pages/Category/employment-opportunities

This will then bring you back to Seek to apply.