Occupational Therapist

From the Ground Up Wellbeing Farm; Queensland; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

From the Ground Up Wellbeing Farm – Bundaberg QLD is seeking an innovative Occupational Therapist to join our nature-based therapy clinic. You will deliver individualised, strengths-based interventions and may work outdoors with animals to support clients.

The role covers paediatric and adult clients, with flexible casual employment that could become permanent part-time, and a focus on collaboration, supervision and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy qualification required.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Working with Children Check and Police Check.
• First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain).
• Commitment to high standards of practice and development.
• Good communication, documentation and organisation.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and deliver intervention for paediatric clients with sensory processing, ASD/ADHD, trauma and emotional regulation needs.
• Provide outdoor, play-based therapy supporting motor development, regulation and social participation.
• Collaborate with families, educators and professionals for holistic care.
• Support adult clients with psychosocial disability to build daily living skills and routines.
• Deliver outdoor-based activities to improve emotional regulation and engagement in meaningful occupations.
• Maintain clinical documentation, progress notes and outcome measures.
• Work across therapy farm, indoor room, sensory garden, trails and community settings.
• Participate in supervision, meetings and professional development.

Skills

Good communication

Documentation skills

Organisational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Occupational Therapy qualification

AHPRA registration

Working with Children Check

Police Check

First Aid & CPR

Job description

From the Ground Up Wellbeing Farm – Bundaberg QLD

Employment Type: Flexible casual employment with the potential increase to permanent part-time.

Location: From the Ground Up Wellbeing Farm - Indoor & Outdoor Therapy Clinic

Pay rate: $75.00 p/h (including 25% casual loading) + superannuation

Position Overview

We are seeking an innovative and passionate Occupational Therapist to join our inspiring team at a nature-based therapy clinic. Practitioners can move the therapeutic process outdoors and incorporate interactions with animals into the individualised treatment plans of those receiving therapy.

Practitioners work with clients to provide individualised, strengths-based intervention that focuses on functional skill-building, regulation, and participation in meaningful activities.

About the Role

Paediatric Clients:

Conduct assessments and deliver intervention for children with a range of needs including sensory processing, developmental delay, ASD, ADHD, trauma, and emotional regulation challenges.

Provide outdoor, play-based therapy that supports functional goals in areas such as motor development, sensory & emotional regulation, executive functioning, and social participation.

Collaborate with families, educators, and other professionals to ensure holistic and consistent support.

Adult Clients (Mental Health & Functional Skill-Building):

Support adult clients with psychosocial disability, trauma histories, anxiety, depression, or neurodivergence to build daily living skills, routines, and community participation.

Facilitate purposeful outdoor-based therapeutic activities to enhance emotional regulation, stress management, and engagement in meaningful occupations.

Assist with life skills development (e.g., organisation, routines, communication, meal preparation, and employment readiness).

General Duties:

Maintain up-to-date clinical documentation, progress reports, and outcome measures.

Deliver functional assessments and develop capacity-building plans aligned with NDIS goals.

Work flexibly across settings – including therapy farm, indoor therapy room, sensory garden, walking trails, and community environments.

Participate in regular supervision, team meetings, and professional development.

Contribute to the growth and improvement of the program and service delivery.

Key Requirements

• Occupational Therapy qualification
• Current AHPRA registration
• Working with Children Check and current Police Check
• First Aid and CPR (or willing to obtain)
• Commitment to a high standard of practice and professional development
• Good communication, documentation, and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

You will be supported with comprehensive client handovers and treatment plans for existing clients to ensure continuity of care.

Regular supervision and PD opportunities

Opportunities to gain knowledge and apply the benefits of animal-assisted interventions as a valuable therapeutic tool. No prior experience is required.

Access to therapy resources, animals, nature spaces, and purpose-built outdoor and indoor facilities.

Unique, natural therapy setting promoting wellbeing for staff and clients.

Supportive work environment with comprehensive admin assistance.

Supportive and inclusive team culture

Flexible work arrangements where possible

Opportunities to participate in networking in events in the community.

Opportunities to shape creative programs

Please contact *****@fromthegroundup.net.au