Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young children with developmental concerns? Do you thrive on working collaboratively with families, educators, and other professionals to support early intervention? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The Benevolent Society - Partner in the Community delivering the Early Childhood Approach with the NDIS is seeking a dedicated and skilled Early Childhood Early Intervention Occupational Therapist to join our team. As a leader in the field of early childhood intervention, we are committed to providing comprehensive occupational therapy services to children aged 0-6 years, ensuring their needs are met to enhance their overall development.

• Terms: Permanent, Full-time
• Remuneration: Beginning at $94,000 inclusive of Super + Salary Packaging
• Location: Moreton Bay, QLD

Your Responsibilities:

• Conduct functional assessments for young children
• Develop goals with families and implement individualised intervention plans for children
• Work within a transdisciplinary team
• Provide direct occupational therapy services to children in one-on-one or group settings
• Collaborate with families, educators, and other professionals to create a supportive and inclusive environment for children
• Monitor and document progress of each child, adjusting intervention plans as needed
• Offer guidance and support to families on strategies for facilitating participation and development at home
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in early childhood occupational therapy

Skills & Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with AHPRA
• Experience working with young children with developmental delays preferred but not essential
• Openness to work in an innovative, dynamic and relationally informed early intervention model
• Knowledge of early childhood intervention principles and best practice
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a team player and have a commitment and openness to learning and development
• Proficient in navigating digital systems and utilising technology
• Current drivers' licence, willingness/ability to travel to clients (cars provided)

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes. Here are a few things you might be interested in:

• Salary Benefits - You can package up to $15,900 pa of you pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.
• Work/Life Balance - Flexible work arrangements including part time hours, hybrid home/office work arrangements, 1 accrued day off a month for full time employees (That’s an extra 12 days off a year!).
• Recognition and Reward – Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years
• Wellness - Fitness passport + Employee Assistance Program + opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Professional development – We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth
• Relocation assistance available!

Join our team and be a part of an organization that is dedicated to providing high-quality early intervention services to children. Together, we can help children reach their full potential!

The Benevolent Society is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Apply now!

To apply please submit your current CV along with a 1-page cover letter discussing your reasons for applying and suitability for the role.

Have any questions? Call Charlotte on 0403 087 424 for a friendly conversation.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity and is committed to building an inclusive culture. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. We see ability not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability, please get in contact to let us know how we can accommodate your needs. We pride ourselves on being a client and child safe organisation and as such all our staff and volunteers go through security screening relevant to the role.

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