Occupational Therapist

Macquarie Park, Sydney NSW 

Occupational Therapist (Healthcare & Medical) 

Centre Based Role. Part time, 2-3 days per week, flexible hours 

Join the SDN village in a Occupational Therapist role that makes a real difference to children’s lives 

“Working at SDN is about wanting to drive change. I want to give back and to do something bigger than myself” 

Be part of a team of speech pathologists, behaviour support practitioners and educators, taking a strengths-based approach to early childhood early intervention and making a difference to the lives of Autistic children and their families in our early learning services at new Early Learning Service at Macquarie Park.  

About SDN 

SDN Children’s Services is a village of professionals, families and children all working to make a difference to children’s lives. Our therapists and educators support children with autism or a developmental delay to help overcome challenges that make everyday life and participation tough. We help build skills and make a positive difference to a child’s life.  

When you join our village, you’re joining a not-for-profit organisation with 120 years’ experience supporting children's wellbeing.  

About the Role 

This is a centre-based role working as part of our Children's Therapies team provides therapy for children and young people aged 0 - 16 years with autism and developmental delays.  

As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide therapy onsite, within our new early learning service that has an Autism Specific Program within the centre. You will have the opportunity to provide therapy within the natural routines of the day, working alongside educators, or within our therapy rooms whereby you can provide therapy to children and their families, building the capacity of families to work with their child.  

About SDN Macquarie Park

SDN Macquarie Park is a purpose-built 90-place long day care centre and preschool, providing high quality care and learning in a safe and welcoming space that supports the inclusion of every child. Centrally located on a quiet street in Macquarie Park, this newly renovated centre has been refurbished with design principles and concepts of inclusion and neurodiversity in mind. The outdoor space at this custom-built centre provides safe and stimulating environments for children to explore and learn and includes a bike track, sand pit and water play area. The open plan playground also includes a sensory area set into a landscaped garden which encouraging learning through exploration, curiosity, problem solving and creativity.  

There is a dedicated Autism Specific Program, specially designed for more intensive and targeted support for autistic children. This program is for children 4-5 years old with a diagnosis of autism and to support their transition to school. 

The centre also has a room for therapists to deliver therapy to children with a focus on building capacity of their families.  

Everyday benefits  

Transdisciplinary environment where you can continue to build your skills working alongside a diverse group of professionals 

Support, training and coaching from an experienced manager and regular external supervision.  

Tailored individual career development plan to support you, whether that be leadership or expertise in specialised areas. 

The opportunity to work alongside parents and educators at SDN Beranga centre which is an Autism specific service  

Incentive based professional development rewards which can be used with a recognised provider of your choice.  

Competitive salary plus not-for-profit salary packaging  

Paid parental leave 

Discounted childcare 

What we are looking for: 

University qualifications in Occupational Therapy and current APRHA membership; 

Demonstrated experience working effectively with children with disabilities or development delays using a transdisciplinary model and strengths-based, family centred and play based approaches to paediatric intervention. 

Demonstrated ability and/or understanding of coaching, facilitating, and bridging approaches to build the capacity of culturally diverse families and adults in children’s lives 

Understanding of the NDIS and a strong ability to manage your time and meet targets (5 billable hours per day) 

If you believe that by working together, we can make the world a better and more equitable place, then we'd love to hear from you. 

HOW TO APPLY 
 
For further enquires, please contact Hannah Bailey on 0484 273 045 or forward your resume via the link below or email: careers@sdn.org.au  

SDN Children's Services welcomes and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. 
 
SDN Children’s Services is a child safe organisation which values the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to a screening processes during recruitment and will need a  Valid Working with Children's Check (WWCC), NDIS Worker Check and Covid -19 Vaccination