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Location: Supporting services across New South Wales South & Australian Capital Territory

Are you seeking a change?

Are you passionate about Inclusion, Early Intervention and the Early Years?

Do you want to amplify your impact and create meaningful change for children?

Not your typical OT job.

Tired of the clinic? Ready to apply your skills where they can create real, lasting change?

At Goodstart Early Learning , we’re looking for an Occupational Therapist who’s passionate about early intervention and capacity building — someone who wants to work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators and families to help children thrive in everyday settings. This unique role moves beyond traditional therapy. You’ll coach and collaborate, building the skills of those who support young children every day — and see the difference you make in real time.

Your Impact:

Implement evidence-informed capacity building approaches to enhance outcomes for children and families within the early learning and care setting.

Work alongside centre directors, educators and other key stakeholders to observe, identify and support the progression of children’s learning, development and well‑being.

Use a strengths-based approach, collaborating with educators to develop an inclusion mindset that promotes occupational performance.

As a key member of the care team around the child, communicate and engage with families to support the inclusion and participation of their child.

Build linkages with local services and streamline referral pathways into and out of the centre.

Attend and participate in Centre Team meetings and contribute to the development of a strong, cohesive team.

Deliver career development, workshops, and coaching sessions that build the knowledge base and capability of educators.

What you’ll do:





Coach and collaborate with educators and families across Goodstart Mannering Park, Goodstart Blue Haven & Goodstart Lake Munmorah.

Support children’s development through inclusive, evidence-based strategies.

Build strong community and service linkages.

Focus on prevention, early support, and long‑term impact.

Work in natural, real-world early learning settings.

What we offer:

- Part‑time flexibility (22.8 hrs/week) to fit your lifestyle
- Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)
- Wellbeing support and health benefits
- Tools, training and development that support your growth
- A role with purpose – helping children get the best start in life
- Fitness Passport – access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
- Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA
- Free annual flu shot (optional)
- Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work‑life balance
- First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
- Exclusively discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more
- Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes
- Gain significant investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training and experiences that will truly enhance the progress and outcomes for children in their earliest years

About you:

Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy + APHRA Registration





Demonstrated understanding of child development (birth - 5 years)

Experience in coaching, mentoring, and supporting the professional development of others

Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, communication, negotiation and coaching skills to achieve improved outcomes for children and families

Experience working with young children and families, particularly vulnerable children, and families

Understanding of relevant early childhood frameworks and standards

A knowledge of relevant, local family support agencies and/or allied health services

Flexibility and adaptability, and an ability to work effectively as part of a team of Allied Health professionals, Early Childhood Education and Care Professionals, families, and other key stakeholders

Understanding of and ability to apply attachment theory to practice

Ability to document, analyse and report on relevant key performance indicators

Awareness of the opportunities and unique nature of working with children in natural settings

This is your chance to do work that matters — not just for a moment, but for a lifetime.

Who we are

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email:

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all candidates must have or obtain a valid Working with Children Check.

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📌 Occupational Therapist - NSW South /ACT (City of Sydney)
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 City of Sydney