Occupational Therapist - ASD Children

About the role

A community in Townsville that supports parents and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is looking for an occupational therapist. The role works with a paediatric caseload in clinic settings within a multidisciplinary team, with full-time and part-time positions open and all levels of experience encouraged.

Key responsibilities

• Work in an early childhood setting alongside allied health professionals and teachers, supporting children with ASD in a classroom setting
• Spend 60% of your time on the floor, giving 1:1 therapy to four children each day
• Use the remaining 40% of your time for clinical admin, report writing, note-taking, liaising with other service providers, parent coaching and professional development
• Receive supervision from a senior OT, peer mentoring and feedback on NDIS reports and documentation

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• AHPRA registration
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia
• Driver's licence and own vehicle

What we offer

• Salary starting from $77,000 to $105,000 plus superannuation depending on experience
• No travel required; the role is 100% clinic-based
• Flexible professional development allowance and optional weekly or fortnightly supervision
• Three-week structured onboarding with observation, daily check-ins, work shadowing and NDIS report support
• Flexible start and finish times, and a collaborative team culture