Senior Occupational Therapist

APM; Palmerston; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Bonus opportunities

CPD allowance and PD leave days

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Annual leave purchased

Fleet car

Leadership training

Heidi Health access

Membership support

Relocation assistance

Dedicated admin support

Career pathways via APM Group

Job summary

Early Start Australia in Darwin is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team while delivering evidence-based paediatric services. You will manage clients across clinic, home, school and community settings, guiding clinical development and contributing to service innovation.

Applicants should have OT qualifications with AHPRA registration, paediatric experience, strong clinical reasoning, and a passion for helping children and families thrive.

Qualifications

• Paediatric or early intervention experience required.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication and report-writing skills.
• OT qualification and AHPRA registration.
• Experience mentoring or supporting other clinicians.
• Passion for helping children and families thrive.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse paediatric caseload across clinic, home, school and community settings.
• Deliver evidence-based assessments and therapy programs.
• Work 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.

Skills

Paediatric experience

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Report writing

Mentoring clinicians

Passion for families

Education

OT degree & AHPRA registration

Tools

Heidi Health

Job description

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

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will:

• 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)
• 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.

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