Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Burleigh Heads – Multiple Positions

Burleigh Heads (Gold Coast) | $85K–$130K+ incl. super | Unlimited CPD | Flexible Hours

Let’s skip straight to the important part:
Our team is growing, and we’re offering career pathways for graduates through to highly experienced OTs – in a way that’s supportive, playful, and rewarding.

Hi, I’m Bec, co-founder and Managing Director of Progress Pathways. I'm proud of what our team has achieved over the past 3.5 years. Our small but mighty team of 12 therapists has built three thriving practices across Kedron, North Lakes, and Burleigh Heads.

We’re lifelong learners, dedicated to helping families achieve meaningful progress while working together to provide best-practice care. Now, we’re excited to welcome 1-2 Occupational Therapists to our Burleigh Heads team.

Before you dive into the details, a couple of quick notes:

2025 Graduates – Congratulations on (almost) finishing your degree! Our 2026 Graduate Program is now open for applications.

Current OTs considering a move – We know end-of-year transitions can be tricky. Ask about our Christmas continuity pay sign-on bonus to help make it easier.

Who We’re Looking For

This role will suit an Occupational Therapist who:

enjoys using movement in therapy (we are co-located with Delta Gymnastics and have access to unique therapy opportunities),

seeks to understand the underlying causes of a child’s symptoms and behaviours through quality assessment and a mindset of curious compassion, and

considers themselves a lifelong learner.

We welcome applications from:

Graduates – starting in our January 2026 cohort.

Early to mid-career OTs – ready to grow with strong support.

Parents returning to work – seeking a flexible, family-friendly role.

Senior OTs (7+ years) – ready to leverage your extensive paediatric experience to make an even greater impact.

Why Join Progress Pathways?

Competitive salary – $85,000–$130,000+ pa (incl. super), based on experience and caseload preferences, plus a laptop and travel allowance.

Flexible work design – with options including a 4-day week, 9-day fortnight, or flexible hours. Work primarily from our well-equipped clinic, including our fantastic on-site gym spaces, with opportunities to visit local schools and kindies.

Up to 5 weeks of annual leave – earn bonus leave from your first 6 months.

Diverse caseload with autonomy – work with children aged 12 years and under across a range of presentations and tailor your caseload to your strengths and interests. You have agency over your caseload.

Career progression – we promote from within, with opportunities for leadership, supervision, and clinical mastery.

Unlimited CPD – pursue the training that excites you, on us!

Strong clinical support – scheduled 1:1 and group supervision, multi-disciplinary team meetings, frequent check-ins, and access to a comprehensive resource library.

Work-life balance – we keep work within work hours (including a strict “no laptops on the lunch table” rule) and continually refine our systems to make work sustainable, from integrating AI to adjusting session lengths.

Exclusive partnership with Delta Gymnastics – incorporate movement into therapy in a unique way. We are co-located with Delta Gymnastics, offering you incredible therapy opportunities

Beautiful, welcoming clinic – spacious, well-resourced, and homely environment you’ll love working in.

Our Story

Founded in 2022, Progress Pathways has always had two goals:

Give kids more opportunities to thrive.

Be the best workplace for allied health professionals.

We’ve grown into a collaborative, values-driven team. We’re always improving – refining session structures and integrating tools like AI to reduce admin load – so our team can focus on what matters most: delivering quality care.

Our Burleigh Heads practice opened in August 2024 and has grown into a multidisciplinary team of two OTs and two SPs, proudly supporting families across the southern Gold Coast through the strong local network we’ve built.

About the Role

We’re looking for 1-2 Paediatric OTs to join our Burleigh Heads team, supporting children 12 years and under.

Your work will include:

understanding each family’s needs,

completing comprehensive assessments,

creating and delivering tailored therapy plans, and

building strong, trusting relationships with families.

You’ll have the autonomy to design your caseload and schedule, backed by unlimited CPD and future career opportunities as we continue to grow.

What We’re Looking For

Registration – Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist, with eligibility to work in Queensland.

Communication & Collaboration – Proven ability to build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Commitment to Growth – Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development.

Diversity & Inclusion – Experience working effectively with diverse clients and team members.

Additional requirements:

Graduates – a genuine desire to build your career supporting children in a private practice setting (paediatric placements advantageous).

Experienced OTs – Experience supporting NDIS participants, including report writing, is highly valued.

Apply Now

Apply directly to Rebecca Winston, Co-founder & Managing Director:

Upload your CV via our careers page or apply via this ad.

Include “Bec! It’s me you are looking for!” in your subject line or cover letter (our way of identifying those genuinely interested).

I’m happy to have a confidential chat if you’re considering a change.

Looking forward to hearing from you.