Senior Occupational Therapist

Our Bayside team is made up of Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, BCBAs and Educators. We have a very knowledgeable and dedicated transdisciplinary clinical team and allied health team. For us, it’s is more than just a job, because we know that with the right help, at the right time, kids' lives can be changed beyond imagination.

Our Brighton, Vic team are looking for an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist. We also welcome applicants from exceptional practitioners with leadership potential who are ready to take the next step in their career. We provide senior training and support in this area. The role is flexible for the right candidate (Part time/Full time considered).

Why work with us?

• Early Start Australia is a place for growth. Growth for our clients and growth for our team who continue to develop and excel in their professional expertise, realising their career and life goals along the way with us.
• You will receive training in the Early Start Denver Model and discipline specific professional development opportunities.
• The clinic is supported with an experienced and reliable administration team both on-site and in our national office.
• We are a community and family-focused employer known for strong team culture, good work hours and holidays.
• Employee benefits include: competitive salary, individual professional development budgets and access to Employment Hero - a discount marketplace with hundreds of products at reduced prices from groceries to movie tickets.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).   

The Opportunity  

• Senior therapists will have both management and therapist duties. 
• Management duties include supervision of junior staff, running group supervision and discipline specific meetings, assisting staff with time management and organization, development of clinic resources, feeding back to management at local and national level the needs of the OT team.  
• Therapist duties include: Assessment and intervention sessions with a mixed caseload of clients (0-18) depending on your interests. 
• Appointments happen both in our fantastic clinic space, via telehealth, and occasionally in the community - administer assessments, providing direct and indirect intervention, liaising with families, teachers, professionals and support staff.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment to deliver great, evidence-based outcomes.

What Do You Need to Join?

• You are passionate about delivering assessment and intervention that makes a difference.
• You've gained experience with children, ASD and disabilities and are comfortable and confident in your role with children and parents.
• You're the kind of therapist who picks things up quickly, is adaptable, coachable, organised and always ready to take on a new challenge. 
• You are a team player who loves sharing knowledge with other therapists and learning from the team.
• You are reliable, punctual, committed and well-presented.
• Most importantly, you click with the kids and have a real knack with play.
• Compliance - WWCC, Police Check, Children's First Aid training, own transport, AHPRA registration, NDIS Workers Screening Check, eligibility for Medicare provider status, and a bachelors degree minimum. 

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

Early Start Australia places a high priority on the principles of respect, equity and diversity. As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.