Senior Occupational Therapist

About the role

Join Early Start Australia in Darwin to combine meaningful paediatric clinical work with leadership. You will support children and families while mentoring clinicians and driving best practice within a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a diverse paediatric caseload across clinic, home, school and community settings.
• Deliver evidence‑based assessments and therapy programmes.
• Collaborate with families, educators and allied health professionals to achieve 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 programmes, parent workshops and team development.

Required profile

• Occupational Therapy qualification and AHPRA registration.
• Experience delivering paediatric or early‑intervention services.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication and report‑writing skills.
• Experience mentoring or supporting other clinicians.
• 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 three paid professional‑development days.
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and up to 12 weeks purchased annual leave.
• Fleet car access, leadership training and national career pathways.
• Relocation assistance up to $5,000 where applicable.