Lifestart Disability Services – Baulkham Hills NSW
Lifestart began in **** when eight families came together with a shared belief: children with disability deserve better support. Today, we are one of Australia's leading disability service providers, still guided by the same purpose and values.
Guided by Empowerment, Equity, Collaboration, and Impact, our Therapy and Behaviour Support team delivers tailored supports for children and young people (0–24 years) and their families to help them achieve meaningful participation in their communities. Join a multidisciplinary team making a real difference every day.
About the Role:
Step into an exciting Senior Occupational Therapist role with our Western Sydney team, based in Baulkham Hills, and help families across the surrounding communities thrive.
Responsibilities include:
Work with children, young people, and families to set goals, develop strategies, and support meaningful outcomes
Build independence in daily living skills, including self-care, routines, sensory processing, play, motor skills, emotional regulation, and participation
Deliver person- and family-centred, strengths-based occupational therapy across NDIS and grant-funded caseloads
Contribute to group programs such as school transition, toilet training, play-based groups, and social skills programs
Develop specialist interests including assistive technology, minor home modifications, and sensory/emotional regulation
Provide supervision and support to students or junior clinicians (as applicable)




Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality services
About You – Skills and Experience:
Degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration and at least 4 years' experience working with children and young people
Strong interest or experience in strengths-based, person- and family-centred practice
Experience in assistive technology (desirable)
Strong organisational and digital literacy skills
Understanding of inclusive practice and diverse communities
Current driver's licence and access to a vehicle
Valid WWCC and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
What Makes Lifestart Different?
Lifestart is a stable, values-driven not-for-profit organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality supports for children and families. As a trusted provider in a changing NDIS workplace, we are well positioned for sector reform and long-term sustainability.
You'll join a collaborative and supportive organisation with strong clinical systems, reduced administrative burden, and a focus on sustainable workloads. We are committed to enabling meaningful client work while supporting your professional growth and career development.
Benefits include:




Competitive salary plus superannuation, annual leave loading, and NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals & entertainment benefit ($2,650)
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One week of paid gifted leave, additional personal leave (15 days total), plus cultural/ceremonial leave
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options
Access to novated vehicle leasing, travel allowances, and expense reimbursement
Employee wellbeing focus, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counselling and team wellbeing initiatives
Structured supervision, mentoring, peer support, and professional development opportunities
Opportunities for leadership, mentoring, and clinical influence
Exposure to diverse and meaningful caseloads, including complex presentations
Long-term career development in a secure, purpose-driven organisation
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming people with disability or lived experience, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI+ community and those people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to our team. When you join Lifestart, we will value each individual's unique contribution.
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📌 Senior Occupational Therapist (New South Wales)
🏢 Lifestart Disability Services
📍 New South Wales