Occupational Therapist and Speech Pathologist - Paediatric

Kids At Play Therapy Services; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured onboarding

Clinical supervision

PD budget

Flexible hours

Outreach to schools

Work-life balance

Admin support

Job summary

Kids at Play Therapy Services in Ipswich, QLD, is seeking an Occupational Therapist and Speech Pathologist to join a paediatric‑focused clinic. You’ll work across early intervention, motor skills, sensory processing, and emotional regulation, with caseloads built to fit your interests.

The clinic offers structured onboarding, weekly supervision, a dedicated PD budget and paid leave for professional development, plus flexible hours and admin support to keep you thriving.

Qualifications

• Paediatric OT/SLP roles across early intervention, motor skills, sensory processing and emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Paediatric OT/SLP across early intervention, motor skills, sensory, emotional regulation & more
• Caseload built gradually with your interests in mind
• Clinic-based with optional outreach to schools, homes, kindys
• Full-time or part-time available — let’s design it around you

Job description

Occupational Therapist and Speech Pathologist - Paediatric

Kids at Play Therapy Services – Ipswich QLD

Ready to start working somewhere thatactually gets what support looks like?

At Kids at Play Therapy Services, we believe therapy should be playful, purposeful, and people-first — for kids and the clinicians who support them. We’ve refined our onboarding program in direct response to what early career or the most experienced clinicians need — structure, support, flexibility, and a whole lot of heart.

If you’re a new grad, early career OT/SLP or experienced clinician looking to build strong foundations (without the overwhelm), we’d love to meet you. You will join a team of over 15 clinicians all based in one location.

What You’ll Love (Because We’ve Been Listening to OT/SLP’s Want)

Structured Onboarding & Clinical Supervision

You won’t be thrown in the deep end here.

• A 2-week supported induction period (with full shadowing of all clinicians across the clinic)

• Gradual caseload increase and lower new graduate caseload across the first 12 months.

• A 12-month learning journey with mapped goals

• 1:1 Weekly supervision/mentoring with internal and external OT/SLP for new graduates

• 1:1 Fortnightly supervision/mentoring with internal and external OT/SLP for early career and experienced clinicians

Supportive, Connected Team Culture

You’ll join a tight-knit, multidisciplinary team who remember what it’s like to be new.

• Weekly team check-ins

• A friendly, open-door vibe (with no silly questions)

• Admin who have your back, and mentors who actually make time for you

Real PD Opportunities

We don’t just talk about PD — we fund it, protect the time for it, and make it fun.

• Dedicated PD budget

• Paid study leave

• Internal PD series tailored to paediatric practice, including professional PD from experts in the fields, including Psychiatrists and Paediatricians

• Cross-disciplinary learning from in-house SLPs, Psychs, Physios & Dietitian's

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Because your well-being matters as much as your clinical skillset.

• Choose hours that work for you (full-time, part-time, school-friendly)

• Admin support so you can focus on clinical work

• Realistic expectations — we grow caseloads slowly and with care

• Schedules are designed around individual clinicians, accommodating early starts or late finishes, or a 9-day fortnight. Anything is possible.

Purpose-Driven Practice

We’re a paediatric-only clinic with a heart.

• Neuro-affirming, family-centred, and play-based

• Opportunities to find your niche or try a bit of everything

• Outreach across schools, early learning and home environments

• Community-focused and deeply embedded in the Ipswich region

What the Role Includes:

• Paediatric OT/SLP across early intervention, motor skills, sensory, emotional regulation & more

• Caseload built gradually with your interests in mind

• Clinic-based with optional outreach to schools, homes, kindys

• Full-time or part-time available — let’s design it around you

What You’ll Get:

• Supervision & senior mentoring that genuinely supports you

• Annual PD budget + paid PD leave

• Admin support from an absolute dream team

• Laptop, assessment tools, and therapy resources provided

• The chance to join a workplace that prioritises joy, not burnout