Senior Occupational Therapist

Deakin, ACT, au on site Until 8/31/2026 First posted July 2, 2026 Last posted July 2, 2026
Job description

 

Senior Occupational Therapist | Deakin, ACT | Free Parking

Deliver Impact. Advance Your Career.

Early Start Australia (ESA) is a national leader in early intervention and allied health services. With 46 clinics nationwide and a workforce of 600+ clinicians, we support more than 28,000 families across Australia through high-quality, evidence-based therapy services.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join our established Deakin (Canberra) clinic, contributing to a high‑performing multidisciplinary team and providing best-practice clinical outcomes.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a senior clinician looking to:

  • Deliver high‑quality occupational therapy services
  • Support and mentor junior clinicians
  • Contribute to service quality, governance, and continuous improvement
  • Progress toward leadership opportunities within a structured organisation

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary package aligned to experience
  • Up to 12 weeks of leave per year
  • Structured clinical supervision and leadership development pathways
  • Annual CPD allowance and access to internal training programs
  • Flexible caseload options including NDIS, private, or school‑based services
  • Leadership development through ESA’s Leadership Academy
  • Relocation assistance up to $5,000 (interstate or international)
  • Supportive clinical governance and compliance frameworks
  • Free on‑site parking

About You

You will demonstrate:

  • A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
  • Current AHPRA registration
  • Experience working with paediatric and/or disability caseloads
  • Strong clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice
  • The ability to support, mentor, or informally lead clinicians
  • A collaborative and professional approach to service delivery

Apply or Enquire

📞 Contact: Yasmin Snow | 0412 186 798
📧 Email: [email protected]

Early Start Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

About this role

Summary

Provide occupational therapy, support junior staff, contribute to service quality, and develop leadership skills.

Job title

Senior Occupational Therapist

Experience level

senior level

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site in Deakin, ACT, with flexibility to support remote work if applicable.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

AHPRA registrationtertiary qualification in occupational therapyclinical reasoningevidence-based practicedisability caseloads

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

occupational therapypaediatricsdisability
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Deakin ACT 2600, Australia

On-site City