Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Collective Growth Pty Ltd.; Gladstone Regional; Presencial; AUD 95.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Collective Growth is seeking a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our Gladstone-based team. You will lead clinical practice, supervise graduates and students, and deliver evidence-based interventions for children and families.

You will participate in governance, attend meetings, and promote high-quality documentation while ensuring a safe, inclusive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. This role supports service growth in the community.

Formación

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and teams.
• Leadership skills to guide the service and clinical practice.
• Experience mentoring graduates and supervising staff or students.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions for clients and families.
• Demonstrate strong communication with individuals of all ages, families, stakeholders, and team members.
• Attend stakeholder and management meetings to represent the Occupational Therapy perspective.
• Manage a caseload of clients with disabilities, including autism and other impairments.
• Participate in assessment and evaluation of clients.
• Ensure high-quality documentation.
• Identify opportunities for professional development for the service.
• Promote and maintain a child-safe environment.
• Report concerns regarding child abuse or neglect as per Child Protection Act 1999.
• Respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children’s cultural identity.
• Complete regular child safety and anti-discrimination training.
• Provide clinical leadership to support the service.
• Support supervising developing clinicians.
• Create and support new ideas to grow the organisation.
• Supervise and mentor new graduate Occupational Therapists and allied health assistants.
• Offer supervision of at least one student placement per year.
• Provide feedback to the team on policies and documentation practices.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Student supervision

Educación

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Descripción del empleo

Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Job Summary

At Collective Growth, we are passionate about fostering collaboration among allied health professionals and building a dynamic team dedicated to client care. We are excited to invite applications for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our growing team of professionals. In this role, we will seek your support regarding developing discipline specific templates, resources, and planning future services from Collective Growth.

• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions that support clients and their families.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills in your interactions with individuals of all ages, families, stakeholders, and fellow team members.
• Attend stakeholder and management meetings to represent the Occupational Therapy perspective.
• Manage a caseload of clients with disabilities, including those with autism, behavioural challenges, physical impairments, and more.
• Participate in the assessment and evaluation of clients.
• Ensure high-quality documentation
• Identify and communicate opportunities for professional development that would benefit the service.
• Actively promote and maintain a child-safe environment.
• Report any concerns regarding child abuse or neglect in accordance with the Child Protection Act 1999.
• Demonstrate respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children’s cultural identity.
• Complete regular child safety and anti-discrimination training.
• Clinical leadership skills to support the service.
• Support for supervising developing clinicians.
• Creating and supporting new innovative ideas to support the growth of the organisation.
• Supervise and mentor new graduate Occupational Therapist and allied health assistants.
• Offer the supervision of at least one student placement for an Occupational Therapist per year.
• Provide feedback to the team on policies and procedures such as documentation practices.

Requirements

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Current AHRPA membership.

Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist.

Working withChildren Blue Card

Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.

About the Company

Collective Growth is an allied health support service taking root (plant puns intended) in Gladstone, inspired by the growing needs of our community. We were established in response to the limited health services available for the increasing needs of people in the area and are now expanding to support individuals across all age groups. Our mission is to nurture and develop both our team and the community around us.

Our vision is to create a vibrant environment where our staff are enthusiastic to work, clients look forward to visiting, and families thrive together. We deeply value each member of our team and are committed to fostering both personal and professional growth. Supporting and empowering our staff is at the heart of what we do.

At Collective Growth, we offer a range of services through NDIS, Medicare, and standard billing options. Our dedicated team of health professionals collaborates to provide comprehensive assessments for functional and diagnostic purposes, including support letters and reports for general practitioners, doctors and psychiatrists. We are committed to delivering exceptional therapeutic services to individuals and their families.

Benefits of Working at Collective Growth

• A growing business with personalised team interactions
• Supervision and dedicated staff development.
• Ongoing efforts to enhance staff support and work-life balance.
• A family-focused organisation that values you and your family.
• Relocation allowances and support are available—please inquire for details.
• Gladstone is a vibrant coastal city offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and a relaxed lifestyle, with stunning beaches, scenic parks, and a thriving local community, making it an ideal place to live and work.
• SHORT COMMUTES
• Enjoy quick travel times to work and leisure spots, enhancing your work-life balance.
• AMAZING BEACHES
• Relax and enjoy a day at Tannum Sands or take a short trip down to the Stunning Agnes Waters/1770.
• AFFORDABLE LIVING
• Benefit from a range of housing options at various price points, supporting affordable living.
• ARTS AND CULTURE
• Engage in rich cultural experiences through galleries, museums, and festivals.
• IDEAL FOR FAMILIES
• Safe, accessible, and family-friendly environment for all ages.
• THRIVING LOCAL COMMUNITY
• Experience a welcoming, close-knit community that makes you feel at home.