Paediatric OT — Neurodiversity‑Affirming, School Readiness

Curiosity Tree Early Education; Morayfield; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No billing or NDIS plans to chase (all

Time to observe, plan and coach

Protective, collaborative leadership

Wellbeing initiatives & team support

Job summary

Curiosity Tree Early Education in Morayfield is seeking a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to lead in-house assessment and intervention for children with diverse needs. The role offers 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary and supportive leadership. You will build individual plans and coach teams to implement strategies daily.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Occupational Therapy, AHPRA registration, paediatric experience (incl. autism/ADHD/delay), and a Blue Card.

Qualifications

• A degree in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration.
• Paediatric experience, ideally with Autism, ASD, ADHD, developmental delay, sensory processing differences and/or trauma.
• Confidence coaching and training others, or a genuine wish to grow in this.
• A current Blue Card.
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certification.
• Physically fit for the demands of the role, including standing for long periods, safely bending, lifting and carrying children and equipment, and responding quickly in an emergency.

Responsibilities

• Observing and assessing children in their everyday routines, and understanding what sits behind the behaviour we see.
• Supporting emotional, sensory and attentional regulation through play-based, relationship-focused, neurodiversity-affirming practice.
• Helping children build skills in play, communication, self-care (toileting, dressing, eating), fine and gross motor, and early school readiness.
• Developing individual support plans that respond to each child's strengths, needs and goals.
• Adapting environments, routines and resources so they work for children with different needs.
• Coaching staff in the moment, alongside the children, so strategies are used consistently.
• Running practical training on regulation, co-regulation, sensory needs and responding to behaviours of concern.
• Working with our leadership team to strengthen inclusive practice across the centre.
• Working alongside families and sharing strategies they can use at home.
• Collaborating with children's external therapists, paediatricians, our Inclusion Support Agency and local schools.

Skills

Paediatric experience

AHPRA registered

Blue Card

First Aid CPR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Curiosity Tree Early Education in Morayfield is seeking a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to lead in-house assessment and intervention for children with diverse needs. The role offers 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary and supportive leadership. You will build individual plans and coach teams to implement strategies daily.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Occupational Therapy, AHPRA registration, paediatric experience (incl. autism/ADHD/delay), and a Blue Card.