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Early Start Australia

Occupational Therapist

Healthcare & Medical

Posted 20/06/2026
Closes 04/07/2026

Preston, 3072, Melbourne, Victoria

Full time

Not specified

When you join Early Start Australia, you’ll be part of an allied heath team that’s in it together. A local team that’s right beside you, supported by leaders who know the work. From small shifts to life-changing breakthroughs, you’ll make a positive impact for children, young people, and their families across Australia. And with flexibility and support to thrive, you’ll continue to grow and build a meaningful career, your way. What You’ll Do At Our Preston Clinic Deliver evidence-based assessments and therapy to a paediatric caseload.Provide direct, family-based, and community-based support to children with developmental delays and/or disabilities.Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, outcome-focused care.Engage with families and stakeholders to provide education, support, and advocacy.Continuously evaluate and refine your practice to ensure best-practice service delivery. What You’ll Bring You’re an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who brings energy, empathy, and creativity to your work. You have: Relevant tertiary qualifications in Occupational TherapyCurrent AHPRA registrationA genuine passion for making therapy engaging, meaningful, and funExperience working with children and/or individuals with disabilitiesCurrent compliance checks (or willingness to obtain them) What You’ll Get Flexibility and Wellbeing Flexible hours and compressed work optionsUp to 12 weeks annual leave.Up to 16 weeks paid primary carer leaveWellbeing support program for you and your family Reward and support Competitive salary + bonus programRegistration and professional membership contributionRelocation reimbursement up to $5,000, if applicableDedicated admin support so you can focus on what you do best.Work in an environment that focuses on multidisciplinary collaboration, improving outcomes together Growth, your way CPD allowance + paid professional development leaveStructured mentoring and leadership programsOngoing opportunities to build your experience, including Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) work supporting children in remote areasNational and global career pathways through the APM Group Who We Are We’re a dedicated and passionate team of allied health professionals helping children and young people aged 0-16 to reach their full potential. Our multidisciplinary teams work closely with families to deliver personalised, evidence-based support across communication, motor, cognitive and social development. We are a registered NDIS provider and our clinics offer therapy under different funding models. As part of the APM Group, we offer the scale and stability of a global organisation, with the feel of a local team. Early Start Australia places a high priority on the principles of respect, equity and diversity. As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

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