At a Glance
- Tasks: Create outdoor therapy programs and engage children in nature-based activities.
- Company: Unique organisation focused on nature-based Occupational Therapy near Brisbane.
- Benefits: Above award salary, flexible hours, company car, and generous PD budget.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with regular social events and a focus on holistic therapy.
- Why this job: Combine your love for the outdoors with meaningful work supporting children.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 95000 $ per year.
Enjoy getting out of the office and into the Great Outdoors? Love working with children and fostering a strong connection to nature? Want to work alongside a team of OT's who are also passionate about a nature-based approach to therapy? Join this Organisation located half an hour North of Brisbane CBD that offers a one of a kind approach to Occupational Therapy.
Get paid to go canoeing, hiking, kayaking and swimming! Get your hands dirty, gardening in an edible garden with the children! Create your own outdoor therapy programs based on your interests! Learn more about First Nation Culture and connection to Country!
Fulltime and part time roles available
- Above Award Salary; $90,000 - $95,000 + Super
- Low Billable hours; 4.5 Billable hours per day
- Company car available for community visits
- Travel allowance for using your own car
- WFH option to complete admin
- Tailor your working hours around your clients; flexible start and finish times
- $1500 PD budget for external training in an area of your interest
- Option to be part of the Kindy Uplift Program and travel interstate, working with children from different communities and backgrounds needing OT support
- Build long lasting relationships with colleagues, children and families
- Regular social events with the team
Your Role:
- Working with a range of Paediatric NDIS and Private clientele using the outdoors as your therapy space
- Conduct assessments, create treatment plans and administer research-based therapy that incorporates nature play
- Engage in weekly team meetings where you can upskill your knowledge through collaborative learning sessions
- Undertake external Professional Development in areas that interest you and share your knowledge with the team
- Create and deliver a nature play "School Holidays" program for children such as canoeing, bush walking, gardening
Support:
- Weekly meetings with your team for collaborative learning and discussion
- $1500 Professional Development Budget so you can continue to upskill in the areas that interest you
- Flexible working conditions; choose your start and finish times and tailor your working hours around your commitments
- Work a 9 day fortnight
- WFH options to complete admin tasks
Team Culture:
In this role, a love of the Outdoors is a MUST. Join this team of passionate, supportive, Nature loving Occupational Therapists who are driven to provide a holistic approach to Occupational Therapy. With regular team social events, build life long friendships during Friday drinks at the local pub, Kayaking, Roller skating, "Dinner in the Dark", Moonlight hikes and weekend camping trips.
Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- AHPRA registration
- Unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Drivers license and own vehicle
Additional information:
- Work a 9 Day fortnight, flexible start and finish times
- WFH option to complete admin
- $1500 Professional Development Budget
Occupational Therapist in Brisbane employer: Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd.
Join a supportive and dynamic team as a Team Lead Occupational Therapist, where you will enjoy a genuine leadership role with 80% of your time dedicated to mentoring and guiding your colleagues. With flexible working arrangements, including two work-from-home days per week, and a strong emphasis on professional development, this position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. Experience a culture that values teamwork, wellbeing, and continuous learning while making a meaningful impact in the lives of clients.
