Early Career Clinicians Welcome to Apply!
Supportive team environment with a focus on personalised professional development plans
Role growth opportunities
Clear work boundaries, all work completed within a 9-5 workday
SPOT Paediatrics is a passionate team of speech pathologists and occupational therapists based in Hove and operates throughout the southern area of Adelaide.
We are a close-knit team that support one another in our professional roles.
We are on the lookout for a neuro-affirming Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and their families, and who is open to growing with us in this changing landscape of providing early intervention supports.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate clinician who loves the work they do and is committed to implementing neuro-affirming practices and best practice in Early Intervention.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in diverse work, including individual and group therapy, joint therapy sessions with speech pathologists, and occupational therapy support for 3 and 4 year old preschoolers in long daycare centres under the Flying Start Initiative.
The role will involve a mix of community and clinic based work as we grow our preschool and therapy supports in the community.
A Typical Day May Include but Not Limited To
Providing therapy for children alongside support and coaching for caregivers in areas such as daily functional skills, regulation, toileting, motor skill development, mealtimes, self-care, sensory processing
Conducting therapy with a large cupboard of resources and access to extensive shared resources
Off-site service delivery for individualised supports, educator support, training and coaching




Contribute to OT program development and delivery in childcare centres
Collaborating with speech pathologists for joint therapy sessions and shared clients
Completing documentation in a timely manner (notes, reports, letters, NDIS documentation)
Managing a caseload with the flexibility to work from home during school holidays
Participating in regular team meetings and professional development sessions, often with coffees, lunches, or snacks
Our New Team Member Will Ideally Have
Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy (Bachelor or Masters Degree)
OTA/AHPRA membership
Current Working with Children Check
Current NDIS Worker Check
Current driver's license
Current First Aid Certification
Strong collaboration and communication skills
A commitment to self-leadership and continuous learning
1-2 years paediatric occupational therapy experience preferred
Australian permanent residency status required
In Return You Will Receive
Setting our team up for success is key at SPOT Paediatrics; in return, we provide our employees with:
Role development opportunities
Substantial professional development and training opportunities
A supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued
Explicit start and finish times 9am to 5pm, with no carry over to home, and opportunities for early finishes where scheduling allows
Social events throughout the year to enjoy time outside the office
We Want to Hear from Those Who Are
Passionate about providing strengths-based, collaborative, evidence-informed therapy and want to be part of a supportive team?
if this is you, please apply now as we are actively interviewing!
Please include an up-to-date resume and cover letter in your application.
If you have any questions regarding our application or interview process, please contact Eilis at
••••@spotpaediatrics.com.au
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📌 Occupational Therapist (South Australia)
🏢 SPOT Paediatrics
📍 South Australia