Occupational Therapist – Combine meaningful work, genuine connection, and career growth, whilst thriving in a beautiful coastal town
📍 Mackay, Queensland | Full-time or Part-time
✨ New grads or experienced clinicians welcome to apply

At Move and Play Paediatric Therapy, we do things differently. We're not just building a team — we're creating a place where passionate therapists can grow, be supported, and make a real impact in the lives of children and families.

If you're an Occupational Therapist who's looking for more than just a job — something meaningful, balanced, and fun — we might be the team you've been waiting for.

About the role

Join our multidisciplinary team of OT’s, speech pathologists, physios and AHAs who work collaboratively to support children from birth to adolescence. Depending on your interests and experience, your caseload may include children from 0-16 years of age with developmental, neurodevelopmental, neurodivergent or general childhood presentations, with opportunity to develop skills in:

Equipment prescription, AAC and other assistive tech

Running group and community based program

Supporting children with their everyday routines and ADL’s.

Parent coaching and education, delivering workshops, and more

You'll deliver therapy in our bright, family-friendly clinic, and work collaboratively to support children in homes, schools, and community settings — wherever support matters most.

Why you'll love working with us

True flexibility: Full-time or part-time — your hours, your life, your rhythm

Smart scheduling: Dedicated time every day for prep, admin, and reflection

In-house mentoring: Senior OTs + highly experienced Team Leaders who genuinely have your back

Growth opportunities: Pathways to specialise, lead, or simply be your best

A real team culture: We laugh, we eat cake, we support each other, we love what we do

And outside of work?

In beautiful coastal Mackay—on the doorstep of the Whitsundays—you'll enjoy a relaxed lifestyle where people say "hi" at the shops, everything you need is within 30 minutes, housing is affordable, your work truly makes a difference, and your weekend could look like paddleboarding at sunrise or exploring rainforest waterfalls. Here, your weekends feel like a holiday, and your weekdays are filled with purpose.

What you'll need:

Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy

Registration with AHPRA as an occupational therapist

Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check

Driver's licence (for community visits)

Eligibility to work in Australia

A big heart and a passion for working with kids and families

Bonus perks:

Generous PD budget + leave

Project hour every day — just for you to catch up, get extra mentoring, workshadow another therapist, do some project work, or collaborate with your teammates about your clients

Admin support from our awesome Client Services Team so you can focus on helping your clients

Career conversations and regular check-ins — no getting lost here

Warm, welcoming clients who value what you do

Sound like a fit?

Whether you're an experienced OT or an early career clinician with drive and heart, we'd love to meet you.

Contact us for a confidential chat, or apply via SEEK or email your cover letter and resume to:
[email protected]

You can also check us out at:
www.moveandplay.com.au
Facebook & Instagram: @moveplaypaedtherapy

Come for the career. Stay for the lifestyle. Grow with a team that cares.
We're ready when you are.