About Us

Learn and Grow Therapies is a reputable and well established family-owned business who have been offering paediatric Speech Pathology and Music Therapy services for over a decade. We pride ourselves on delivering holistic, client centered, multidisciplinary supports to children and families.

In March, our team moved into a newly renovated, spacious, purpose fit, heritage building in Redhill/Kelvin Grove. We are now excited to be building an OT service and are looking for an experienced OT who can support the growth and success of our OT team and service!

About the Role

Learn and Grow are searching for an Experienced Occupational Therapist (min 2yr experience) to join our team and help us to grow our OT team and service. The role may involve a combination of clinical and non-clinical duties with a focus on supporting the introduction and growth of OT services at Learn and Grow.

We are looking for an inspiring professional who thrives in a fun and dynamic environment, is an excellent problem solver, is ready to take on a new challenge in their career, and is inspired by the opportunity to create and build an amazing new service and team!

Our Occupational Therapist will be a confident and experienced clinician who can service a diverse caseload, provide clinical support or supervision to our team, and assist with service development and business growth.

Attributes & experience

A compassionate, courageous and dynamic professional who inspires others to be their best, and is invested in the strong success of the team.

An open, honest and empathetic communicator who is eager to be a part of a fun, supportive and passionate team.

An experienced Occupational Therapist who can work independently with a diverse caseload of clients.

Experience working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, and with external stakeholders.

A confident communicator who can successfully build trusting relationships with key referrers and effectively promote Learn and Grow services within our community.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Highly organised with exceptional time management skills.

Eagerness to work with a diverse caseload and passionate about working with children and families.

Tasks & responsibilities

Provide high quality Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention services to a diverse paediatric caseload.

Provide clinical support to less experienced students and therapists on the team.

Develop and deliver induction programs, clinical templates, clinical practice guidelines and training programs that support the clinical excellence of a growing OT team.

Work collaboratively in a team to develop and deliver joint sessions and group programs with our SLPs and RMTs.

Be a passionate and inspiring advocate for OT services by sharing experiences and knowledge within our multidisciplinary team

Liaise with local child cares and kindys to organise and deliver support services such as screening assessments, parent info nights and staff training sessions (e.g. Kindy Uplift programs).

Develop and deliver Early Educator Training sessions to teachers and support staff at childcares and kindergartens across Brisbane.

Develop and deliver group therapy programs jointly with Music Therapists and Speech Pathologists.

Participate in referrer nurturing and networking activities with GP practices education centers, schools and other external stakeholders to support a growing OT service.

Participate in developing clinical development frameworks, policies, systems and processes as required.

The role can involve a combination of clinical and non-clinical duties.

A variety of projects and leadership opportunities are available at Learn and Grow. It is our priority to ensure that your role supporting our team and business is well suited to your skills and career goals, and helps you feel inspired to Learn and Grow in your career!

Benefits

Excellent team culture with regular office celebrations, quarterly team days, monthly team social and wellness events, and a yearly team retreat to North Stradbroke Island.

Access to up to 2 weeks additional bonus leave, or an additional $10k remuneration through our ‘accrual program’.

An extra day of leave on your birthday!

A generous professional development budget and access to additional study leave.

A mixed role involving clinical and non-clinical responsibilities.

Flexible work hours and work from home during allocated admin blocks.

Autonomy in your role and caseload, and the opportunity to shape a caseload to fit your experience and passion areas.

Work in a well resourced, newly refurbished clinic close to shops, cafes and restaurants.

The opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and access to an OT sensory gym.

Become a member of a passionate, fun and dedicated team!

Start date anytime. Apply now by submitting you CV and cover letter.

Want to know more?

We would love to hear from you and learn more about your journey and career goals - don't hesitate to reach out if you'd like to have a chat with our director before you apply. Call Brooke (director) on 0400 362 698 Mon - Thu.

What's it like to work for Learn and Grow?

Check out our ‘Join Our Team’ page! https://learnandgrowtherapy.com.au/join-our-team/

Check out what we get up to on our Instagram: @learnandgrowspeechpathology

Watch our ‘Work for Us’ video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn5JwbSizhc