Senior Occupational Therapist

1 week ago


Springwood, Queensland, Australia Happy Learners Occupational Therapy Full time $104,000 - $114,000 per year

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

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.



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