Senior Occupational Therapist - Paediatrics

About the role

Early Start Australia, part of the APM Group, is recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist in Darwin, Northern Territory. The role combines meaningful clinical work with leadership and career growth: supporting children and families to achieve life-changing outcomes while mentoring clinicians, leading best practice and growing within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a diverse paediatric caseload across clinic, home, school and community settings
• Deliver evidence-based assessments and therapy programs
• Work closely with families, educators and allied health professionals to achieve meaningful outcomes
• Mentor and supervise graduate and early-career clinicians
• Lead case discussions, peer learning and clinical development activities
• Support complex cases, quality improvement initiatives and service innovation
• Contribute to specialised programs, parent workshops and team development

Required profile

• Ocupational Therapy qualification and AHPRA registration
• Experience delivering paediatric or early intervention services
• Experience mentoring or supporting other clinicians
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication and report-writing skills
• Passion for helping children and families thrive

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements and wellbeing support
• Competitive salary plus bonus opportunities
• CPD allowance of $1500 and 3 paid professional development leave days
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and up to 12 weeks annual leave per year (purchased leave)
• Access to a fleet car and leadership training
• Registration and professional membership support
• Relocation assistance up to $5000 (where applicable) plus 3 flights home a year interstate
• Dedicated admin support and national career pathways through the APM Group