Temporary, part-time EDUCATOR/KEYWORKER (1-2 days per week) till June 30, 2026, with potential for extension.

Available for starting January 2026 with some paid orientation days in 2025 if you are available.

Temporary, full-time OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, till June 30, 2026, with potential for extension.

Please note: These are temporary partime / fulltime positions, offered in response to ongoing uncertainty within the early intervention NDIS sector. The recent government announcement regarding the Thriving Kids program has created a period of transition, and as specific details about the program's impact are yet to be released, this role is available on a temporary basis only. However, we will endeavour to extend this if we can.

$82 000 - $95 000 pa pro rata dependent on experience.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Sunday, 26th October, 2025.

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Educator/Keyworker Position: Tuncurry

Occupational Therapist: Taree & Tuncurry

Is this your new educator/keyworker/ occupational therapist position?

Are you wanting to make a real impact in children's and families' lives?

Are you excited by responsibility and working independently?

Would you like to grow professionally and work in a collaborative environment?

We are hiring an educator/keyworker in our Tuncurry clinic 1-2 days a week.You'll join our Allied Health Team based in Tuncurry and Taree, who also outreach to Gloucester, NSW.

We are looking for experienced educators/key workers who are not only able to develop rapport quickly with families, develop family-centred and neurodiversity-affirming goals, and support children of all ages, but also someone who is excited by responsibility, works independently, and loves to participate, driving the success of supporting the children and families that we work with.

This is an extremely exciting opportunity for someone wanting to join an industry-leading business in a diverse role delivering a wide range of therapy programs to support children and families.

About the Business

We are an innovative private occupational therapy and early intervention service, and we're passionate about helping children unlock their full potential while upholding our core values of excellence, respect, transparency, and lifelong learning.

Our skilled team provides bespoke services to address developmental, sensory, emotional, and motor skill challenges, creating an inspiring work environment for professionals to flourish and make a lasting impact.

We're committed to continuous learning, ensuring that our team offers current, evidence-based practices to the children and families we support. Our owner and director, Deb Hopper, is an award-winning industry leader who mentors occupational therapists and allied health assistants across Australia.

About this exciting role

This role provides a huge amount of variety in your daily activities, allowing you to engage in diverse tasks such as delivering transdisciplinary and multidisciplinary services to children aged 0 -9 years old, implementing all aspects of routine intervention (training is provided), setting goals with families, and being responsive and flexible to each family's individual circumstances and needs, NDIS plans, and goals for accessing support for their child.

For applicants with allied health or specialised qualifications, we have some incredible teenagers and young adults who would also love for you to work with them.

You'll play an integral role in empowering children with developmental differences, sensory sensitivities, and emotional regulation challenges to enhance their overall well-being and unlock their unique potential using a strengths-based and neuro-affirming approach.

As a valued team member, your engaging and approachable style will enable you to:

Provide client-focused transdisciplinary team assessments, and set goals and interventions for children within the Mid-North Coast and Barrington areas.

Deliver supports in natural settings such as their home, childcare, preschool, school, early childhood community, or clinics.

Develop and support the development of individual skills, including developmentally appropriate communication, behaviour, social, and play skills, which promote a child's participation, engagement, and independence in all children's services and settings.

Collaborate and communicate effectively with clients, participants, and families.

Engage children in enjoyable and therapeutic activities to enhance their well-being and development and help them achieve their goals

Independently manage clinical documentation and collaborate effectively with clients and participants.

Communicate empathetically with children, parents, and families, ensuring transparency and support throughout the therapy process.

Contribute to a welcoming and safe therapy environment by setting up, packing down, and following procedures.

Participate in relevant training and professional development opportunities.

Develop programs for Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) and monitor and support them in delivering tailored interventions for your clients and participants.

More about YOU

You'll

Have a 4-year degree in early childhood (0-5), primary school education, or secondary education, or 4 year degree in occupational therapy.

Bring your strong knowledge and experience of child development from working with children to our friendly and collaborative team.

Deliver Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) services under the NDIS to children aged 0-9 and children aged 9-17 years within schools, homes and the community

Manage an allocated caseload and provide evidence-based therapeutic services in a timely manner

Collaborate with our wider multidisciplinary team, including our occupational therapist and allied health assistant.

Based at both our Tuncurry and Taree locations, you'll reach out to schools, preschools, and rural areas, using your excellent communication skills to build meaningful connections with clients, families, and fellow team members.

You'll already have (or have before you start with us)

A current proficient accreditation with the New South Wales Education Authority (NESA), or registration with AHPRA (OT's)

A current Working with Children Check

Current police check

Your own professional indemnity insurance or be willing to provide and maintain your own insurance ongoing.

You'll also:

Be an excellent self-leader and enjoy working independently

Have high emotional intelligence

Be energetic and proactive, and pay attention to detail.

Be sensitive and treat children and their families in a respectful way

Be a strong communicator who wants to work within a collaborative team of professionals

Have excellent time management skills, are tech-savvy, and enjoy problem-solving.

In exchange for your hard work and amazing skills,

You'll enjoy a workplace that offers you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and knowledge while working closely with our experienced occupational therapist. You'll be working in a team-oriented atmosphere where collaboration and professional growth are encouraged.

You'll benefit from working with a communicative leader with clear expectations and a true desire to make a difference in the world. We love our work and think of it as a privilege and joy rather than a job (and you'll be empowered to do the same).

Next Steps

If you've read to this point and are feeling excited, YIPPEE! Keep reading, and please follow these specific instructions to apply for this job.

Apply by sending an email to [email protected] with “Applying to be your next Educator/Keyworker Superstar” in the subject heading and including your answers to the following questions in the body of the email with your CV attached (in PDF form).

Tell me why this role stood out to you.

Briefly tell me about your experience and/or qualifications, including evidence of your 4-year degree as an early childhood educator, primary school educator, or high school educator working with children/ or OT qualification.

Tell me about your understanding of what a routine-based intervention is and your experience implementing it with children.

Tell me about your style of being organised and managing your workload, and list the top 5 words to describe ‘how you like to work’ (or how someone else would describe you in a professional setting).

When would you be able to start? What notice would you need or want to give your current employer?

Thank you so much for your interest! I can't wait to hear from you.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10 pm Sunday, October 26.