Occupational Therapist - NSW South /ACT

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

Location: Hurstville, NSW (Supporting Southern NSW & ACT services)

Employment Type: 2 Year Fixed-term, Part-time; 0.6FTE (22.8hrs/week)

At Goodstart Early Learning, we’re looking for an Occupational Therapist who’s passionate about early intervention, inclusion and capability building.

This is not your typical OT role, rather than providing traditional one-to-one therapy, you’ll work alongside educators, centre leaders and families, helping children thrive in the environments where they learn, play and develop every day.

You’ll use your expertise to build the capability of those supporting children, creating lasting impact that reaches far beyond individual sessions.

Your Impact:

• 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.

WhatGoodstart can offer you:

• Part-time flexibility (22.8 hrs/week) to fit your lifestyle
• Salary packaging benefits available through AccessPay (eligibility applies)
• Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)
• Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
• Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA
• Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more.
• Free annual flu shot (optional)
• Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
• Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes
• Gain significant investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training and experiences that will truly enhance the progress and outcomes for children in their earliest years.

You’ll bring to the table:

• 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 the ability to work effectively with educators, families and key stakeholders.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
• Ability to analyse information, document outcomes and report on key performance indicators.Flexibility, adaptability and a proactive approach to building capability and supporting inclusion.
• Current Working with Children Check
• Willing to obtain a Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform