Locations

Positions are available at our Springfield clinic (2/8 Commercial Drive, Springfield) and our Raceview clinic (55 Robertson Road, Raceview), Queensland.

Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist provides assessment and evidence-based intervention for children experiencing challenges with fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, play, emotional regulation and participation in home, early learning and community settings. Working within a multidisciplinary early childhood intervention model, the Occupational Therapist builds the capacity of families, educators and team members to support each child's development, independence and participation in everyday activities.

Speech Pathologist

The Speech Pathologist provides assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based intervention for children with communication and feeding/swallowing difficulties, including speech, language, social communication, fluency, voice and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) needs. Working within a multidisciplinary early childhood intervention model, the Speech Pathologist builds the capacity of families, educators and team members to support each child's communication development and participation in everyday settings.

Benefits

Task & responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities for OT

Clinical

• Administer, score and interpret standardised and informal assessments of children's motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, play, cognition and participation.
• Develop individualised, evidence-based intervention plans aligned with each child's NDIS plan and family goals.
• Deliver individual and group therapy in clinic, via telehealth, and in homes, kindergartens and schools.
• Assess for and recommend assistive technology, equipment and environmental modifications to support children's participation and independence.
• Develop and support sensory and regulation strategies for use across home and education settings.
• Coach and train parents, carers and educators to embed therapeutic strategies into daily routines.
• Plan therapy blocks, monitor progress against goals and adjust intervention accordingly.
• Identify risk and safeguarding concerns and escalate in line with practice policy and mandatory reporting obligations.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in the practice management system (Cliniko).
• Prepare assessment reports, NDIS progress reports, therapy plans, assistive technology recommendations and letters to referrers and other professionals.
• Meet NDIS documentation, billing and service agreement requirements.

Teamwork and Service Development

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, providing coaching and consultation to key workers (early childhood intervention teachers) and other clinicians.
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, supervision and peer support.
• Contribute to service development, resource creation and continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain and extend professional knowledge through ongoing professional development consistent with AHPRA registration standards.

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities for SP

• Administer, score and interpret standardised and informal assessments of speech, language, communication, social interaction, fluency, voice and feeding/swallowing.
• Formulate diagnoses and develop individualised, evidence-based intervention plans aligned with each child's NDIS plan and family goals.
• Deliver individual and group therapy in clinic, via telehealth, and in homes, kindergartens and schools.
• Assess for, prescribe and support the use of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) systems and other assistive technology.
• Provide feeding and mealtime support within scope of practice, including onward referral where indicated.
• Coach and train parents, carers and educators to embed communication strategies into daily routines.
• Plan therapy blocks, monitor progress against goals and adjust intervention accordingly.

Qualification & experience

Qualifications and Registration Requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree in Occupational Therapy (or an overseas qualification approved by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia) OR Speech-Language Pathology 
• Current general registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Professional indemnity insurance coverage (provided through the practice for employees).
• Membership with Speech Pathology Australia also desirable 

Other Requirements

• Current Working with Children Check (Queensland Blue Card), or eligibility to obtain one.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Current Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel locally for community-based visits.
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
• Current first aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).

Skills and Experience

This position description applies to a qualified Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist. 

• Demonstrated post-qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist with paediatric experience highly regarded. Minimum one year full-time or equivalent required.
• Sound knowledge of evidence-based paediatric speech therapy or occupational therapy assessment and intervention approaches, and ability to manage a clinical caseload with routine supervision.
• Understanding of early childhood intervention best practice and family-centred, capacity-building approaches.
• Experience with, or working knowledge of, the NDIS and its reporting requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team.
• Warm, family-centred approach and commitment to culturally responsive practice.