Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Company Description

At Neuro Flourish, our mission is to empower children and adolescents by providing comprehensive, neurodiversity-affirming care that integrates their families and communities.

We focus on delivering services that promote holistic well-being, ensuring every individual is supported in their personal growth, but within the broader systems that influence their growth. By strengthening these foundations, we help children, adolescents and families flourish in all areas of their lives.

Role Description

We are recruiting for TWO positions.

1) Full-Time Occupational Therapist

2) Full-Time Psychologist

Please note: Neuro Flourish is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

This unique opportunity allows you to 
set up your OT role to support your career aspirations
…

• Are you passionate about providing 
  1:1 clinical supports for clients and families
  ?
• Do you want to assist in 
  developing groundbreaking social connection groups
   that allow children and adolescents to be themselves and meet their neurokin?
• Is it your passion to 
  support and train families and communities about neurodiversity-affirming practice
  ?
• Do you see yourself 
  presenting CPD training
   to educators, health professionals or at national conferences?
• Do you want to 
  collaborate daily with an exceptional multidisciplinary
  team?

We are seeking a 
senior OT who aligns with our values of authenticity, ingenuity, curiosity, and kindness
.

We strongly believe that openness and empathy are integral to building genuine connections with our team members, families, children and adolescents. The ideal candidate will have:

• A 
  passion for neurodiversity-affirming practice
  – and be willing to learn and design ND programs
• The 
  ability to innovate, develop a service from the ground up
   and 
  deliver high-quality
  , 
  evidence-based
   and 
  connection-centred care.
• A vision for a creative and new 
  OT department
  and services that will grow and flourish as part of our multidisciplinary practice.
• The capability to create 
  person-centered meaningful and strengths-based support experiences
   for our clients and families.
• Opportunities to upskill at a team level, train external professionals, and participate in conference presentations, workshops, schools, and research.
• 5+ years experience working as an Occupational Therapist.

Location:
 Hybrid (with negotiation).

Clinic in Mayfield, Outreach to Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Regions

Position:
Full-Time (38 hours per week) permanent position.

Wages: $95,000 – $118,560
(per year) +
Super
 (negotiable based on KPIs and experience).

Benefits for the right candidate:

• Flexible working hours
  , with the ability to schedule your week to fit your life for the successful applicant.
• Laptop and iPad
  provided for work use.
• Paid clinical supervision
   (external) – frequency negotiable based on need.
• $2,500 PD budget
  (full fee covered up to $2,000 per year, 50% contribution up to $3,000 per year) and 
  up to 10 days of paid PD leave per year
   (for FTE/pro-rata for part-time employees).
• 4 weeks of annual leave
   and 
  10 days of sick leave
  /compassionate leave per year.
• We close for two weeks over Christmas (annual or unpaid leave applies) and offer flexibility with leave throughout the year.
• Working within an experienced and growing team of speech pathologists, social workers, and other allied health professionals.
• Full-time administrative support
  .

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy
   (or higher).
• AHPRA registration
   (current and in good standing).
• Current First Aid and CPR training
  , ensuring a safe therapeutic environment.
• Current Working with Children's Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check
   and 
  Police Check
   (current and valid).
• A valid, unrestricted Australian driver's licence and reliable vehicle.
• Strong 
  communication skills
  , with the ability to engage effectively with children, families, team members and the community.
• Experience training and educating
  allied health professionals, educators, families and the community.
• Passion for neurodiversity-affirming practice
  —dedicated to supporting children with diverse needs and affirming their unique strengths.
• Experience working with children and adolescents with 
  sensory processing differences.
• Desire to make a positive impact
   by working collaboratively with families and a multidisciplinary team to achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Experience and/or desire to participate in 
  neurodiversity-affirming research projects
  .

PSYCHOLOGIST

We are looking for a dedicated 
Paediatric Psychologist
 who enjoys empowering children and their families. You will be providing neurodiversity-affirming supports that builds confidence, independence, and joy in each child or adolescent's journey.

Join our supportive and inclusive team to make a meaningful difference

Location:
 Hybrid (with negotiation).

Clinic in Mayfield, Outreach to Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Regions & Working from Home.

Position:
Part Time (16 hours a week minimum) or Full time Permanent Position.

Contractor position considered.

Wages:
 $95, 440 – $124, 982 per year + Super (full time) for permanent position.

Contractor rate negotiable.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Registered
  , 
  Clinical or Provisional Psychologists
   considered.
• AHPRA registration
   (current and in good standing).
• Current First Aid and CPR training
  , ensuring a safe therapeutic environment.
• Current Working with Children's Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check
   and 
  Police Check
   (current and valid).
• Strong 
  communication skills
  , with the ability to engage effectively with children, families, team members and the community.
• Experience training and educating
  allied health professionals, educators, families and the community.
• Passion for neurodiversity-affirming practice
  —dedicated to supporting children with diverse needs and affirming their unique strengths.
• Experience working with children and adolescents with a variety of communication methods and sensory processing differences.
• Desire to make a positive impact
   by working collaboratively with families and a multidisciplinary team to achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Experience and/or desire to participate in 
  neurodiversity-affirming research projects
  .

Benefits

• Pay rate: $51 – $63.25 per hour + super (negotiable based on KPIs and experience)
• Flexible working hours / schedule your week to fit in with your life.
• Part time (16 hours per week minimum) or Full Time considered (for the successful applicant).
• Paid clinical supervision (external) – frequency negotiable
• Working within an experienced and growing team of speech pathologists, social worker and other allied health professionals.

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