Paediatric Occupational Therapist.

COME AND SEE WHY OUR STAFF LOVE WORKING FOR EARLY CONNECTIONS!

Paediatric focussed position, build your career working with children and families!

Training and extensive supervision in role and generous PD.

Gradual caseload and reasonable billable targets.

5 WEEKS leave per year!

Save tax through generous Salary Sacrificing, unique to Public Benevolent Institutions (PBI's) - (up to $15,899), Meal and Entertainment Card (up to $2,650) and Novated Leasing all available.

Staff tell us they feel more supported in our team than they have with other employers - “the Team at EC feels like Family”.

Local Community Connector available to support you in settling into community (accommodation, partner's job support, childcare/school, leisure connections and more).

Up to $3,000 subsidised relocation/accommodation costs offered. Come and see what the Great Lakes and Manning regions have to offer!

We are seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to join our team!

Part or Full Time Position / New Grad or Experienced.

Early Connections- Manning and Great Lakes (formerly Manning and Great Lakes Early Intervention) is seeking a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join our expanding team. Our staff of 26 includes skilled EC Teachers, Therapists and Allied Health Assistants who will offer a supportive environment for our new staff member. Learn how to become a Key Worker in the "Team around the Child", family centred approach. The position is available either as a full or part time position and offers a family friendly, flexible workplace.

Early Connections - Manning and Great Lakes is the leading service provider within the region, servicing children 0-12yrs with a diagnosed disability or significantly delayed development. We are a registered NDIS Service Provider providing Therapy and Educational supports through this system.

Why work for us:

New grad focused supports, specific training and supports to make sure you feel supported and succeed in your early career.

Supervision from experienced OT's in 1:1 and team supervision. We have a team of 4 onsite OT's, so you will always have access to supports.

PD allocation of $2,000 in first year and $1,000 annually thereafter. PD courses may include Paediatrics in OT, Key Worker, Behaviour supports & self-regulation etc.

Full or Part time roles negotiable with potential for RDO's and flexible hours.

Salary packaging and financial incentives, including significantly above award rates, plus additional paid leave.

Access relocation/accommodation costs where needed.

Diverse range of clients with a variety of needs and diagnosis.

Highly experienced team of Early Intervention Teachers, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Allied Health Assistants.

Be a part of the Early Connections Alliance (from Forster to Coffs Harbour) and benefit from the knowledge and experience of a vast allied health and education team.

Staff are supported through access to wellbeing and psychology supports through our Employee Assistance Program.

Access Employment Hero program, including staff rewards and recognition program.

We are an established NDIS provider and also offer supports throughout the community.

The role:

Learn to provide assessments, interventions and therapy to children 0-12yrs with a diverse range of disabilities.

Build skills through shadowing experienced staff. Gradual caseload and achievable billable expectations.

Service aimed at building the capacity of the child and family in natural, inclusive settings. Early Connections - MGL has extensive existing relationships within the community.

Opportunity to work within a transdisciplinary model and to provide consultation to Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapist, Psychologists and Early Childhood Teachers and families. Opportunities for advancement.

Work with and support Allied Health Assistants.

Working between two sites (Taree and Tuncurry).

Using state of the art technology including the Echidna CRM (client record management) system and IPads. IT supports from our local IT company.

The successful candidate will:

Occupational Therapist qualification (or pending completion) and registered with appropriate Board eg APHRA.

Commitment to Best Practice in Early Childhood Intervention, inclusive practice, family centred approach to service delivery

Have excellent communication and documentation skills using technology effectively

Ability to work independently and within a team environment

No prior experience needed, however AHA experience welcomed.

Ability to organise time and set priorities

Interest in and willingness to develop sound understanding of child development.

Vaccination against COVID-19 is essential.

Travel needs supported by work vehicles, however some private travel in your own car is required, current driver's license and comprehensive car insurance are a pre-requisite for the position. A current Working with Children Check, Police Check and First Aid Certificate is also required.

Part Time status will be negotiated on employment and may be dependent on applicants' level of experience. Position will be permanent following 3mth trial period.

Location: Taree and Tuncurry

Send Applications to: Applications must address the selection criteria. Send applications to Sally Gibson: [email protected]

Applications close: Tue 2nd Nov 2025

For a confidential discussion call Sally Gibson on (02) 6552 7333.