At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct assessments and create tailored therapy plans for paediatric clients in community settings.
- Company: Small, supportive paediatric occupational therapy organisation with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Starting salary of $77,000-$83,000, $2000 PD allowance, flexible hours, and paid PD leave.
- Other info: Join a fun team with social events and referral bonuses!
- Why this job: Exceptional support for new grads with mentorship, training, and opportunities for growth.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration required.
The predicted salary is between 77000 - 83000 $ per year.
Salaries starting at $77,000 - $83,000 inc. super.
Paediatric caseload tailored to your interests in community settings.
Excellent New Graduate support; weekly supervision, tailored learning program, peer mentoring and option to work in office to do admin.
This small, mobile paediatric occupational therapy organisation made up of 8 clinicians offers excellent New Graduate support in a community and office environment. With flexible working hours, a $2000 PD allowance, tailored learning program, weekly supervision and peer mentoring, you are guaranteed to be set up for success in your first role!
Benefits:
- Salaries starting at $77,000 - $83,000 including super.
- $2000 professional development allowance + paid PD leave.
- A caseload tailored to your interest area.
- Community travel kept within 30mins from your home location.
- Travel allowance reimbursed each pay.
- Low KPI target - no more than 4 clients a day.
- Mix of private and NDIS clients in your caseload to reduce NDIS report writing - and option to only see private clients, meaning no NDIS reporting.
- The option to undertake admin tasks in the office in Aspley or WFH.
- Flexible working hours, option to work a 9 day fortnight if you wish.
- LOTS of opportunities for further professional development as the company grows; take on leadership responsibilities if you wish.
- A collaborative and supportive team culture.
- Get together for social events & team building; resin art, lunches out, games night and dinners out.
- Referral BONUS - we offer $300 to you if you refer a friend/colleague who we help into a new role!
How you will be supported:
You will receive weekly supervision with an OT with 15+ years experience in the industry, daily check-ins from your Director to discuss any questions you have, a gradual increase of caseload as you learn your role, 120 days professional development training plan tailored to your needs, LOTS of work shadowing opportunities when you start and throughout your first year and access support from your team whilst you're on the road and get answers to clinical questions straight away!
Your role:
You will be travelling to clients' schools and homes conducting initial assessments, creating tailored therapy plans incorporating evidence-based therapy, facilitating therapy sessions, writing progress notes and producing NDIS reports (for NDIS clients when required). You will also engage in weekly occupational therapy professional development training in addition to having your weekly supervision.
Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
- AHPRA registration.
- Unrestricted working rights in Australia.
- Drivers licence and own vehicle.
Additional information:
New Grad support: Weekly supervision, daily check-ins, slow increase of caseload. Professional development plan; 120 days of PD + $2000 CPD allowance + PD Leave. Work in clinic to do admin & get support or WFH.
Occupational Therapist in North Lakes 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.
