Ready to kickstart your OT career somewhere that actually gets what support looks like?

At Kids at Play Therapy Services, we believe therapy should be playful, purposeful, and people-first — for kids and the clinicians who support them. We’ve refined our onboarding program in direct response to what early career OTs told us they need — structure, support, flexibility, and a whole lot of heart.

If you’re a new grad or early career OT looking to build strong foundations (without the overwhelm), we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Love (Because We’ve Been Listening to What New Grads Want)

Structured Onboarding & Clinical Supervision

You won’t be thrown in the deep end here.

A 2-week supported induction period (with full shadowing of all clinicians across the clinic)

Gradual caseload increase across your first 6 months and lower new graduate caseload across the first 12 months.

A 12-month learning journey with mapped goals

1:1 Weekly supervision/mentoring with internal and external OTs

Supportive, Connected Team Culture

You’ll join a tight-knit, multidisciplinary team who remember what it’s like to be new.

Weekly team check-ins

A friendly, open-door vibe (with no silly questions)

Admin who have your back, and mentors who actually make time for you

Clinical Liason Officer to help you along the way

Real PD Opportunities

We don’t just talk about PD — we fund it, protect the time for it, and make it fun.

Dedicated PD budget

Paid study leave

Internal PD series tailored to paediatric practice

Cross-disciplinary learning from in-house SLPs, Psychs, Physios & Dietitians

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Because your well-being matters as much as your clinical skillset.

Choose hours that work for you (full-time, part-time, school-friendly)

Admin support so you can focus on clinical work

Realistic expectations — we grow caseloads slowly and with care

Schedules are designed around individual clinicians, accommodating early starts or late finishes, or a 9-day fortnight. Anything is possible.

Purpose-Driven Practice

We’re a paediatric-only clinic with a heart.

Neuro-affirming, family-centred, and play-based

Opportunities to find your niche or try a bit of everything

Outreach across schools, early learning and home environments

Community-focused and deeply embedded in the Ipswich region

What the Role Includes:

Paediatric OT across early intervention, motor skills, sensory, emotional regulation & more

Caseload built gradually with your interests in mind

Clinic-based with optional outreach to schools, homes, kindys

Full-time or part-time available — let’s design it around you

What You’ll Get:

Weekly supervision & senior mentoring

Annual PD budget + paid PD leave

Admin support from an absolute dream team

Laptop, assessment tools, and therapy resources provided

The chance to join a workplace that prioritises joy, not burnout

How to Apply:

Send your CV and a quick hello to:

[email protected]

Not ready to apply just yet? No worries — come along to our next “Sip & See” night, meet the team, have some food, and see what we’re all about. Contact us for details about our "Sip & See" night.