Graduate Occupational Therapist – Early Start Australia

Northern Territory PHN · Darwin City NT 0800 · Full time
+60d ago

Graduate Occupational Therapist – Early Start Australia

Northern Territory PHN
~$70k - $80k(Estimated)
N/A
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Empower children and families through early intervention and occupational therapy services.
  • Conduct assessments and develop tailored therapy plans in collaboration with families.
  • Work within a multidisciplinary team to support children''s developmental needs.

  • $70-$80K +Super with access to NT PHN Relocation grant

  • Graduated in the last 12 months or graduating in 2025 

  • Up to 12 week’s annual leave per year with our additional purchased leave program

Are you passionate about empowering children and families to thrive? 

Join our dedicated therapy team delivering impactful early intervention and occupational therapy services. 

We’re seeking a compassionate and driven Occupational Therapist who values a child-centered, family-oriented approach and collaborative teamwork.

About the Role:

As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll work independently while also contributing actively to a multidisciplinary team. Your focus will be on providing evidence-based assessment, planning and therapy support tailored to each child’s developmental, sensory, and cognitive needs. You’ll make a tangible impact on participation, independence, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct developmental and standardised assessments

  • Develop functional goals in collaboration with families

  • Provide therapy aligned with family priorities and evidence-based practice

  • Deliver services within a transdisciplinary team and key worker model

  • Support inclusion in community and school settings

  • Monitor progress, review goals, and update therapy plans regularly

  • Prepare professional reports for families and stakeholders including NDIS

  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and compliance standards

Selection Criteria:

  • Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with AHPRA, or eligibility

  • Experience in early intervention and solution-focused therapy

  • Excellent communication and report writing skills

  • Able to work autonomously and within a collaborative team

  • Valid Driver’s Licence, WWCC/Vulnerable People Check, Police Check

  • First Aid and CPR accreditation

  • Strong organisational skills and a client-centered approach

Professional Development & Support:

We offer regular 1:1 supervision, peer review, team meetings, and opportunities to present and participate in internal PD workshops. You’ll be supported to grow your skills while helping children reach theirs.

If you are interested in this opportunity, apply now or give Rell Werner a call on 08 8982 1047 to find out more.

APPLY TODAY!!!

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Skills

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AssessmentAutonomous workingChild developmentCognitive assessmentDriving licenceFamily collaborationFirst aid and cprReport writingSensory processingTeamworkTherapy planning

Licenses & certifications

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Ahpra registration or eligibilityCar licenceFirst aid and cpr certificationPolice checkWwcc/vulnerable people check

Perks & benefits

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Access to nt phn relocation grantProfessional development opportunitiesUp to 12 weeks annual leave per year

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