Occupational Therapist

Looking for a workplace that's positive, supportive and rewarding?

At
Inspire Kids Therapy
, we believe our work should bring joy, connection, and purpose. We value creating a workplace that fosters professional growth and collaboration. Every day, we have the privilege of walking alongside families, supporting growth and wellbeing during the most important early years.

We are seeking a
compassionate Occupational Therapist

with experience working in
infant mental health
and early childhood
to join our nurturing and close knit team. If you value relationships, growth, and the opportunity to make a real difference for parents and their children, we'd love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This opportunity is a specialised and rewarding role focusing on
early infancy development
,
maternal wellbeing
, and
the adjustment to parenthood
. You will provide holistic, family-centred support that promotes confidence, healthy early attachment and connection, as well as positive early experiences between mothers and their babies.

Through evidence-informed and affirming practice, you will help strengthen the
parent-infant interactions
, promote
co-regulation
, and support
engagement
in the everyday routines of early caregiving.

Collaborate with families to develop tailored strategies that support emotional regulation, sensory processing, and developmental milestones.

WHY WORK WITH US?

What will our small caring professional team mean for you?

If you are looking for a meaningful workplace where you will be truly valued and appreciated, we have the place for you. Our next team member will be part of an innovative and collaborative team.

SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT

We've got your back with
supportive management
, allowing you to focus on providing excellent care to clients and accelerating your professional skills. We are here to support you every step of the way.

You will receive
regular supervision
and
mentoring.
We celebrate successes and facilitate your professional development. We are here to support you as a person and not just a clinician. Your
daily clinical support, weekly supervision,
regular
team meetings
and
quarterly fun team days
will set you up with the best of everything. In addition to this there is allocated time for continued learning.

PROFESSIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT

What training do you dream of doing and why is that important for you?

We offer an individualised PD allowance and study leave that aligns with the professional development plan we will create together in the context of your individual aspirations. We are committed to growing your skills.

Where do you see yourself in the future?

Opportunities for career progression, leadership roles, program development and passion projects are available.

THE PERKS

We offer a
generous remuneration
including travel allowance and additional leave opportunities. Clinical
variety
in everyday
working with parents and children across a range of ages and stages, providing therapy across different community settings as well as our
beautiful clinic
.

You will benefit from our founder Melissa's
extensive range of experience
. You will love our whole hearted supports from your first day getting started through our structured
onboarding
program then working together to promote your professional skills and career. We have a system for nearly everything making each day run smoothly.

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

• Your values align with ours:
  Professionalism
  ,
  Collaboration
  ,
  Integrity
  , and
  Empowerment
• You are a therapist who is holistic, dynamic and innovative
• You are committed to neuroaffirming and evidence - based practice
• You enjoy working collaboratively with others but also independently as required
• You are highly organised and work well using systems and processes
• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills - confident, professional and empathetic
• You have a good eye for attention to detail and consistently produce high-quality work
• You strive for excellence and set goals for yourself
• You have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and grow

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing comprehensive assessment for children with a range of conditions
• Providing high quality, evidence based therapy intervention either individually or in a group setting
• Working closely with families to develop therapy programs specific to each individual
• Working collaboratively withother allied health professionals

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

3 Years Experience Working with Children and Families

Bachelor/Master of Occupational Therapy

Current Registration with AHPRA

Working with Children Check

Driver's License and Own Insured Car

Eligibility to apply for a Medicare Provider Number

Full and Part Time Positions available

ENQUIRIES TO

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact:

Melissa da Graca Costa (Director and Occupational Therapist)

HOW TO APPLY

Please email your Cover Letter and Resume detailing your interest to