Occupational Therapist

Circular Economy Systems; City of Unley; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fleet vehicles

Professional development allowance

Flexible/hybrid working

Job summary

Kudos Services in Australia is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our early childhood teams, working with children and families across innovative programs. You’ll collaborate with a broad team of clinicians to support participation, learning and development in daily life.

We value family-centred practice, ongoing professional development, and flexible, hybrid working arrangements. The role offers opportunities to grow clinical interests within a supportive, mutual workplace.

Qualifications

• Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and current AHPRA registration.
• Passionate about supporting children and families in the early years.
• Enjoys working collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Takes a strengths-based, family-centred approach to practice.
• Holds a current Driver's Licence.
• Professional development and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Work with children and families across early childhood programs.
• Collaborate with Speech Pathologists, Developmental Educators, Educators, Physiotherapist and other clinicians.
• Contribute to environments where children live, learn and play.
• Provide capacity building and family coaching.
• Develop meaningful, child-centred goals and strategies.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Driver's Licence

Collaboration with multidisciplinary

Family-centred practice

Education

Occupational Therapy qualification

Job description

Occupational Therapist | Help Children Thrive From the Start

What if your OT career was about more than therapy?

At Kudos Services, we believe the early years can make a lasting difference - and that great support is about helping children participate, connect, learn and thrive in the environments that matter most.

We're looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our passionate Early Childhood teams, working collaboratively with children and families.

Kudos is Australia's first employee-controlled mutual. That means we're shaped by our people, not external investors. Your clinical expertise, ideas and perspective have a genuine place in how we work and how we support children and families.

Job Description

More variety. More opportunities to make an impact.

As an Early Childhood OT, you'll have the opportunity to work across a range of innovative programs, each designed to support children and families in different ways.

You could contribute to:

• Preschool Boost – supporting communication, participation and school readiness.
• Thriving Kids – providing early therapeutic supports to help children without a current NDIS plan participate and thrive in everyday environments.
• ENVISAGE – building parent and caregiver confidence and capability.
• Kids Hub – delivering coordinated, multidisciplinary support to children and families.

This means your role can extend beyond traditional one-on-one therapy or exploring funding pathways, giving you opportunities to apply your OT expertise across different programs, environments and stages of early development.

Make therapy meaningful in everyday life

You'll work with children with developmental delay or disability, helping them develop the skills and confidence to participate in the things that matter to them.

Your work could include:

• Supporting sensory, motor, self-care and functional development
• Helping children participate in play, learning and social experiences
• Completing assessments and developing meaningful, child-centred goals
• Providing capacity building supportin the environments where children live, learn and play
• Working with families to build confidence, skills and capacity
• Developing practical strategies that can be embedded into everyday routines
• Collaborating with educators, families and other professionals to support participation
• Exploring funding pathways and support families to access the support they need

At Kudos, transdisciplinary practice is more than a buzzword.

You'll work alongside Speech Pathologists, Developmental Educators, Educators, Physiotherapist, Social Workers and other experienced clinicians, sharing knowledge and bringing different perspectives to the children and families we support.

From joint assessments and collaborative planning to shared sessions and clinical discussions, you'll have the opportunity to learn from your colleagues and contribute your own expertise.

Grow your practice

Whether you're an experienced OT or early in your career, you'll be supported to develop your skills and explore your clinical interests.

You'll have access to:

• Clinical supervision and mentoring
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Peer support and transdisciplinary practice
• Opportunities to develop specialist areas of interest
• Clinical autonomy within a supportive team environment
• Flexible working across our hubs, community and home-based administration

Desired Skills and Experience

What you'll bring

We're looking for an Occupational Therapist who:

• Holds a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and current AHPRA registration.
• Is passionate about supporting children and families in the early years.
• Enjoys working collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Takes a strengths-based, family-centred approach to practice.
• Is confident working in community and early learning environments.
• Is committed to evidence-informed practice and meaningful outcomes.
• Holds a current Driver's Licence.
• Competitive salary and salary packaging benefits
• Fleet vehicles available for work-related travel
• Professional development allowance and learning support
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Strong clinical supervision and mentoring
• Genuine multidisciplinary practice
• Opportunities to work across innovative Early Childhood programs
• Opportunities to grow your clinical interests and career
• A supportive, people-first culture
• An employee-controlled organisation where your voice matters

Ready to make a difference where it matters most?

If you're an Occupational Therapist who wants to help children build the skills, confidence and connections they need to thrive - while being part of a team that values your expertise - we'd love to hear from you.

We've kept the application process simple - no lengthy selection criteria.

KUDOS SERVICES

All successful candidates will be required to hold or obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check.