Occupational Therapist

4 days ago

Hervey Bay Fraser Coast, Australia Lotus Therapy Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
Peadiatric Occupational Therapist

Full-time or Part-time | Flexible hours | Hybrid options | RDOs | New grads welcome

Why Work at Lotus Therapy?

At Lotus Therapy, we're not just a workplace, we're a family. We celebrate individuality, embrace neurodiversity, and create a truly supportive space for children, families, and each other.

We offer multidisciplinary allied health services from our vibrant, well-resourced clinics in beautiful Gympie, just a short drive north of the Sunshine Coast and Noosa. Our passionate team includes OTs, Speech Pathologists, Counsellors, Dietitians, Psychology, Play Therapists, and Naturopaths. All collaborating to support young people in holistic and meaningful ways.

Our Occupational Therapists are in high demand and we currently have a waiting list of children and teens (and some adults if you'd like a mixed caseload) ready to get started. So come and join the Lotus team and have some fun

What Makes Lotus Special?
  • Supervision & Mentoring – 1:1 support from a senior Occupational Therapist—perfect for new grads.
  • Generous PD Support – Up to $10,000 per year for CPD can be claimed through Health Workforce Queensland + 1 week of paid leave dedicated to your growth.
  • Flexible Schedules – Design your workweek with a mix of clinic, community, work from home, RDOs—we value balance.
  • Admin & Therapy Assistant Support – Spend more time doing what you love.
  • Beautiful Therapy Spaces – Sensory gyms, garden space, huge kitchen, playful therapy rooms, and cozy break areas.
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration – Work closely with other allied health professionals in a supportive culture.
  • Fun & Connected Team – Think team lunches, connection days, birthday celebrations, and plenty of laughter. Plus any reason for cake.
  • Relocation Support – Subsidy available if you're moving to beautiful Gympie take up the role.
Your Role
  • Provide individual assessment and intervention in clinic and community settings (home and school visits), although we are predominately clinic based.
  • Work with a wide range of presentations including autism, developmental delays, sensory processing, emotional regulation, motor skills, life skills and social participation.
  • Deliver therapy that is affirming, strengths-based, playful, and family-centred.
  • Build trusting relationships with families and empower children and teens to thrive at home, school, and in the community.
  • Collaborate with our team and external partners to provide integrated, client-centred care.
  • Undertake a variety of assessments, therapy plans, and documentation (with admin support).
You'll Be a Great Fit If You:
  • Hold a tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and are registered with AHPRA.
  • Have (or can obtain) PI Insurance, Driver's Licence, and NDIS Worker Screening.
  • Feeding Therapy qualification is an added bonus
  • Communicate with warmth, clarity, and heart.
  • Are playful, open-minded, and passionate about supporting kids and families.
  • Believe therapy should be affirming, fun, inclusive, and trauma-aware.
  • Want to work somewhere that values people over productivity, always.
Hear From Our Team

"I feel like I've struck gold working at Lotus. The team is kind, supportive, and genuinely cares. As a new grad, I've felt encouraged and never alone. There's a big focus on connection—with clients and with each other. It's just a really beautiful place to work."

Speech Pathology position also available: feel free to share with any speech friends

Ready to Apply?

We would LOVE to meet you.

Please email your resume and a short cover letter to , letting us know why this role excites you and how you'd love to grow with us.

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