Occupational Therapist - Full time or Part time

Move and Play Paediatric Therapy; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development budget

Daily project hour for mentoring

Administrative support

Job summary

Move and Play Paediatric Therapy in Mackay, Queensland seeks an Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team. The role supports children from birth through adolescence in clinic, home, school, and community settings, with structured mentoring to build confidence and clinical depth.

New graduates and experienced clinicians are welcome. Full‑time or part‑time options, with flexible hours to suit lifestyle and responsibilities outside of work, are available.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy.
• AHPRA registration.
• Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Driver's license.
• Eligibility to work in Australia.
• Genuine interest in working with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Support children with everyday activities, routines and participation.
• Work in clinic, home, school and community settings.
• Collaborate with families, educators and other professionals.
• Provide group or community‑based programs where appropriate.

Education

Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Full time or Part time

Move and Play Paediatric Therapy – Mackay QLD

Occupational Therapist
Mackay, Queensland | Full-time or Part‑time
New graduates and experienced clinicians welcome.

Move and Play Paediatric Therapy is a well‑established, values‑led paediatric allied health practice where clinicians are supported to do their best work. We focus on high‑quality, thoughtful care for children and families, backed by strong teamwork, shared learning, and sustainable ways of working and supporting children and families.

To meet the high demand for services for children in our community, we are now looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team in Mackay.

This role would suit someone who wants to do meaningful work, be part of a team that works closely together, and grow their skills over time to become a highly skilled and respected clinician.

About the role

You’ll be joining our collaborative team of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, and Allied Health Assistants who support children from birth through to adolescence.

Depending on your interests and experience, your caseload may include children with developmental delay, neurodevelopmental conditions, neurodivergence or a range of general childhood presentations. You will work in the clinic as well as home, school and community settings.

Experience in paediatrics, while beneficial, is not essential. We regularly support therapists transitioning into paediatric practice and provide structured mentoring, supervision and professional development to help you build confidence and clinical depth.

Your work may include:

• Supporting children with everyday activities, routines and participation
• Equipment prescription, assistive technology and AAC (with support and training)
• Parent coaching and education
• Running group or community‑based program
• Supporting children with their everyday routines and ADL's.
• Working closely with families, educators, and other professionals

How we work

At Move and Play, we are intentional about how we work with families, and how work fits into life. We value good clinical reasoning, clear communication, and working collaboratively with others to ensure children and families are optimally supported.

What this looks like in practice:

Full‑time work with flexibility around hours where possible, or part‑time work to suit your lifestyle and responsibilities outside of work

Daily protected time for preparation, admin and reflection

Regular mentoring with senior clinicians who are highly experienced and invested in your development and wellbeing

Clear pathways for growth, whether that is deepening your clinical skills, developing leadership, or finding a sustainable long‑term rhythm

A team culture that is professional, supportive and human. We take our work seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously

What else we offer:

• A generous professional development budget and leave
• A daily project hour for mentoring, collaboration, learning, or focused work
• Full administration support so your time is spent where it matters
• Career conversations, established career pathway and clinical learning pathways, and regular check‑ins with your team leader to help you be your best

Living in Mackay

If you are an applicant from outside the local area, Mackay offers a lifestyle that's hard to ignore. Mackay is a coastal town with easy access to the Whitsundays, rainforests and beaches, without the long commutes or housing pressures of larger cities. Life feels more manageable here. You can finish work and still have time and energy available for the rest of your day.

What you'll need:

• A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy
• AHPRA registration
• Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Driver's license
• Eligibility to work in Australia
• A genuine interest in working with children and families