We are looking for a passionate and engaging Occupational Therapist to join our teamat Deakin, ACT

You will have the opportunity to develop and extend your clinical practice in a friendly, well supported team in an organisation that values your growth, passion and skills!

About Us  

Early Start Australia is a national organisation committed to delivering excellent family centred therapy services to help children, adolescents, and their families meet their goals and build their skills and self-efficacy.                                                                                                                                              

What’s in it for you

You will find a positive, fun, and welcoming culture! We enjoy team lunches, regular social events and celebrating our team milestones. You will have access to:

• Rostered CPD hours including regular group and individual supervision, in-house professional development, discipline-specific and trans-disciplinary training
• Free team collaboration time, national and state clinical meetings, internal / external mentoring with industry experts
• $85,000-$110,000 + super 
• Paid professional development leave
• Paid parental leave
• Performance incentives
• Access to various online shopping outlets at reduced prices – from groceries to movie tickets

Attitude and Skills we are looking for:

• Experience providing occupational therapy services for children.
• Or experience interacting with children of a range of ages and abilities and a strong desire to develop Occupational Therapy skills working with children.
• Incorporating neuro diversity affirming; strengths based and family centred models of care into your practice.
• Effective provision of assessment and intervention to improve independence, function, and capacity of children or adolescents to support them to participate in roles and activities that are meaningful to them and their family.
• Building capacity of caregivers of children through coaching and modelling
• Ability to build relationships with people at all ages and cross culturally
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Committed to developing strong professional skills to support you to work efficiently
• Being an encouraging and kind team member and contributing to a positive workplace culture.

Role Requirements  

• APHRA registration
• Current drivers’ licence and car 
• NDIS Worker Screening  
• National Police Check 
• First Aid and CPR certification 

The opportunity:

• Provide evidence based assessment and therapy to a paediatric caseload - direct support to children with developmental delays and/or disabilities;
• Day to day in the role will include assessment and intervention sessions with a mixed caseload;
• Interventions are one-on-one with focus on evidence based practice;
• Services can be provided in our fantastic clinic space, client homes, schools and via telehealth - administer assessments, providing direct and indirect intervention, liaising with families, teachers, professionals and support staff;
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment to deliver quality, evidence-based outcomes.

What do you need to join?

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline;
• Passion for making a difference with a focus on making therapy fun, engaging and meaningful for families!
• Exceptional communication skills that enable you to work in a culturally rich and diverse environment and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment;
• Effective time management and attention to detail;
• Experience in working with children and/or disability and confidence in your role with children and their parents;
• Compliance – AHPRA Registration, Working with Children Check, National Police Check, NDIS workers screening check, Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate, First Aid Training, Driver’s License & Vehicle.

About us:

Early Start Australia is a national multidisciplinary allied health organisation committed to delivering evidence-based early intervention and therapy services to children and their families.

As an organisation Early Start Australia prioritises building a fantastic team culture and working with children and their families to make a real difference to everyday lives of our clients.

Apply now:

Don’t miss your chance to be part of a growing organisation committed to making a real difference to the everyday lives of children and their families – Apply Now.

For more information or to request a copy of the position description, please call Ayesha  on 0461 101 104.

***Closing date is not applicable, candidates are encouraged to apply without delay***