Are you ready to step into a role where your expertise makes a meaningful difference for children, families, and fellow therapists? Happy Learners Therapy Services is seeking a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our supportive and passionate team.

Why join Happy Learners?

Leadership focus: Reduced KPI to allow time for supervision, team projects, and service development

Competitive salary: $104,000–$114,000 (based on experience) + super + travel allowance + parental leave program + bonus program

Professional growth: $2,500 annual CPD allowance, leadership pathways, and project opportunities

Supportive team culture: Quarterly paid Team Days, regular peer senior supervision, and strong admin/reception support

Work-life balance: Full-time or part-time options, with flexibility across clinic and community settings

Additional benefits: Paid parental leave program, bonus program, and opportunities to supervise graduates and students

About Happy Learners

We are a well-established paediatric OT service on Brisbane’s Southside with over 11 years of supporting children and families. From our fun, well-equipped clinic in Springwood and through mobile/community services, we help children (ages 1–17 years) build skills, independence, and confidence through play-based, family-centred therapy. We are proud to be NDIS-registered and committed to excellence in care, connection, and creativity.

Discover more about our clinic, team, and approach at happylearnersot.com.au

The Role

As a Senior OT, you’ll:

Provide high-quality therapy to children and young people with diverse developmental needs, including but not limited to: autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, developmental delays, and learning differences.

Mentor, supervise, and support OTs across different experience levels

Lead and contribute to clinical and business projects, service development, and in-house PD

Play an active role in shaping the direction of our growing service alongside our other senior OTs

Collaborate with parents, schools, and other allied health professionals to ensure holistic support

About You

AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist with significant paediatric experience (5+ years desired in paediatric practice)

Passionate about leadership, mentoring, and making an impact beyond direct client work

Strong communicator and collaborator who thrives in a team setting

Interested in driving service improvement and innovation

Ready to make a bigger impact?
We’d love to welcome a senior OT who shares our passion for helping children thrive. Apply now to join a team that values your expertise, supports your leadership, and celebrates your contribution.

Apply today or reach out for a confidential chat — we’d love to hear from you.