Occupational Therapist — Early Learning Inclusion Coach PT

Goodstart Early Learning; Sydney; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging via AccessPay

Discounted childcare up to 15%

Fitness Passport for you and family

Discounted health care & wellbeing (BU

Exclusive discounts on travel, gym, IT

Free annual flu shot

Option to purchase extra leave

First Nations support & cultural leave

Job summary

Goodstart Early Learning is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a 2-year fixed-term, part-time position (0.6FTE, 22.8 hours per week) in Hurstville, NSW. You will support early intervention and capability building by working with educators, families and centre leaders to help children thrive in everyday learning environments.

You will build the capability of teams, coach educators, and collaborate with families and community partners to enhance inclusion and participation for children aged

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and current General Registration with AHPRA.
• Strong understanding of child development from birth to 5 years and the benefits of supporting children in natural learning environments.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and coaching skills with educators, families and stakeholders.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to analyse information, document outcomes and report on KPIs; flexibility and proactive approach.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Willing to obtain the National Child Safety Foundation Training via Geccko platform.

Responsibilities

• Implement evidence-informed approaches that improve outcomes for children and families within early learning settings.
• Work alongside Centre Directors, educators and other key stakeholders to observe, identify and support children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Coach and mentor educators to build inclusive practices and strengthen their capability to support children's participation and engagement.
• Use a strengths-based approach to promote inclusion and support children's occupational performance in everyday learning environments.
• Partner with families to support their child's inclusion, participation and access to services when additional support is needed.
• Build strong relationships with local services and strengthen referral pathways for children and families.
• Deliver professional development, workshops and coaching sessions that enhance educator knowledge, confidence and capability.
• Collaborate with educators, families, Allied Health professionals and community partners to achieve the best outcomes for children.

Skills

communication

coaching

multidisciplinary collaboration

observation & assessment

flexibility & adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

AHPRA General Registration

Job description

Goodstart Early Learning is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a 2-year fixed-term, part-time position (0.6FTE, 22.8 hours per week) in Hurstville, NSW. You will support early intervention and capability building by working with educators, families and centre leaders to help children thrive in everyday learning environments.

You will build the capability of teams, coach educators, and collaborate with families and community partners to enhance inclusion and participation for children aged