Occupational Therapist

About the Role

Join Early Start Australia's passionate allied health team as an Occupational Therapist, delivering impactful services to children and young people aged 0-16 and their families. Operating mainly from the Werribee clinic, with opportunities for community, school, and home visits, you will play a vital role in helping clients achieve their developmental goals through personalized therapy programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct appropriate assessments tailored to each client.
• Manage a caseload of clients, including those with complex needs, using a comprehensive case management approach.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and adapt individualized therapy plans based on client goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary allied health professionals to optimize client outcomes.
• Deliver therapy services across various environments, including clinics, homes, schools, and communities.
• Create and facilitate specialized programs such as group therapy sessions and parent workshops.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy in line with organizational and legal requirements.
• Document treatment sessions and client progress in the practice management system within 24 hours.
• Prepare and provide quality reports to stakeholders such as families, health professionals, and funding bodies (e.g., NDIA).
• Align therapy planning with funding types and review pertinent NDIS plans when applicable.
• Participate in professional development, peer reviews, and team meetings to enhance skills and service quality.
• Adhere to organizational policies including work health and safety, child safety, and cultural competence.
• Engage in networking and maintain effective collaborations with other professionals and agencies.
• Ensure ongoing registration and compliance with AHPRA and other relevant bodies.

Required Qualifications and Compliance

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Working with Children Check or equivalent Vulnerable People Registration as required by state legislation.
• National Police Check clearance.
• Accredited First Aid Certificate.

Experience and Skills

• Proven experience with solution-focused therapies and early intervention strategies.
• Ability to customize services to meet individual client needs.
• Strong communication, organizational, observational, and report writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively autonomously in community settings and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $100,000 annually, with a bonus scheme.
• Flexible work hours and options for compressed workweeks.
• Generous leave entitlements including up to 12 weeks of annual leave and up to 16 weeks paid primary carer leave.
• Employee and family wellbeing support programs.
• Contributions towards professional registration and memberships.
• Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to $5,000 if applicable.
• Administrative support to enable focus on clinical duties.
• Opportunities for career growth including paid professional development, mentoring, leadership programs, and FIFO assignments supporting remote communities.
• Access to national and international career pathways through the wider APM Group network.

About APM Group

We are a dedicated network of allied health professionals committed to enhancing the developmental outcomes of children and youth. As part of a global team exceeding 16,000 members across 11 countries, we focus on enabling better lives through sustainable employment, health, and social inclusion.