Senior Occupational Therapist

APM; Palmerston; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible work arrangements

Wellbeing support

CPD allowance $1500 and 3 paid PD days

Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave

Up to 12 weeks annual purchased leave

Relocation assistance up to $5,000 + 3

Flights home (interstate)

Fleet car access

Leadership training

Heidi Health for therapists

Membership support

Dedicated admin support

Career pathways through APM Group

Descripción de la vacante

Early Start Australia in Darwin seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead paediatric services, mentor clinicians and advance best practice within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

You will manage diverse caseloads, deliver evidence-based assessments and therapy, and collaborate with families, educators and health professionals to achieve meaningful outcomes. Leadership development is a focus.

Formación

• OT qualification and AHPRA registration required.
• Experience in paediatric or early intervention services.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication and report-writing skills.
• Experience mentoring or supporting other clinicians.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a paediatric caseload across clinic, home, school and community.
• Deliver evidence-based assessments and therapy programs.
• Collaborate with families, educators and allied health professionals to achieve outcomes.
• Mentor and supervise graduate and early-career clinicians.
• Lead case discussions, peer learning and clinical development activities.
• Support quality improvement and service innovation.

Conocimientos

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Report writing

Mentoring

Paediatric experience

Educación

OT qualification

AHPRA registration

Descripción del empleo

Senior Occupational Therapist | Darwin, NT

Lead. Mentor. Make a Difference.

Looking for a role where you can combine meaningful clinical work with leadership and career growth?

At Early Start Australia, you'll support children and families to achieve life-changing outcomes while mentoring clinicians, leading best practice and growing your career within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Why Darwin?

Enjoy a lifestyle that’s hard to beat, with year‑round sunshine, short commutes, affordable living and easy access to Kakadu, Litchfield and some of Australia’s most spectacular outdoor adventures. Darwin offers a unique opportunity to build your career while experiencing a relaxed tropical lifestyle and making a real impact in local and remote communities.

The Role

• Manage a diverse paediatric caseload across clinic, home, school and community settings.
• Deliver evidence‑based assessments and therapy programs.
• Work closely with families, educators and allied health professionals to achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Mentor and supervise graduate and early‑career clinicians.
• Lead case discussions, peer learning and clinical development activities.
• Support complex cases, quality improvement initiatives and service innovation.
• Contribute to specialised programs, parent workshops and team development.

What You'll Bring

• Occupational Therapy qualification and AHPRA registration.
• Experience delivering paediatric or early intervention services.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication and report‑writing skills.
• Experience mentoring or supporting other clinicians.
• Passion for helping children and families thrive.

What You'll Get

• Flexible work arrangements and wellbeing support
• Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
• CPD allowance of $1500 and 3 paid professional development leave days
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Up to 12 weeks annual leave a year (purchased leave)
• Access to a fleet car
• Leadership training
• Access to Heidi Health which is an Australian‑developed solution, created by therapists for therapists. From capturing therapy sessions to producing detailed notes and reports, Heidi ensures accuracy and efficiency every time.
• Registration and professional membership support
• Relocation assistance up to $5,000 (where applicable) + 3 flights home a year (interstate)*
• Dedicated admin support
• Leadership development and national career pathways through the APM Group

About Us

Early Start Australia helps children and young people reach their full potential through evidence‑based allied health services. As part of the APM Group, you’ll join a global organisation of more than 16,000 people united by a shared purpose: enabling better lives.

Ready for your next adventure?

Early Start Australia | Helping children thrive. Supporting clinicians to excel.