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 Chance

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 prospect 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.

📌 Senior Occupational Therapist (Deakin)
🏢 Early Start Australia
📍 Deakin