- Supportive team environment with a focus on personalised professional development plans in the areas that interest you
- 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.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate clinician who has a passion for working with children and families and sharing skill and expertise with our community; 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 early years in our local community.

A Typical Day May Include but Not Limited To

- Providing therapy for children alongside support and coaching for caregivers in areas such as regulation, toileting, motor skill development, mealtimes, self-care, sensory processing and integration, and executive functioning
- Contributing to OT program development and delivery of evidence-informed supports in childcare centres
- Collaborating with speech pathologists for joint therapy sessions and shared clients, and liaising with external providers and professionals to work collaboratively to support children and families




- Completing documentation in a timely manner (notes, reports, letters, NDIS documentation)
- Participating in regular team meetings and career development sessions

Our New Team Member Will Have

- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- A commitment to self-leadership and continuous learning
- 1-2 years paediatric occupational therapy experience preferred
- Strong organisation skills and self-leadership skills to sustain a full caseload made up of pre-school boost supports and direct client supports
- Experience providing neuro-affirming mealtime supports (preferred or willingness to learn)
- 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
- 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
- Opportunities for exploration of evidence-informed passion/interest areas in your discipline
- Flexibility to work from home during school holidays where opportunities arise
- Clear start and finish times 9am to 5pm, with no carry over to home, and opportunities for early finishes where scheduling allows
- Regular coffees, lunches, team days twice a year, and birthdays off

We Want to Hear from Those Who Are

Passionate about providing strengths-based, team-oriented, evidence-informed therapy and want to be part of a supportive team? if this is you, please apply now as we are actively interviewing!

Early Career Clinicians Welcome to Apply!

Please include an up-to-date resume and cover letter in your application and submit to [email protected]

Any questions, give us a call! Eilis on 08 7228 6825

📌 Occupational Therapist (Adelaide)
🏢 SPOT Paediatrics
📍 Adelaide