Occupational Therapist / Senior OT | School Based + Community

Posted: 10/09/2026

Closing Date: 30/10/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Job Category: Occupational Therapy

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

We believe that a thriving team creates the best outcomes for the clients we serve. That’s why we foster a positive, collaborative, andpsychologically safework environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported.

We celebrate each other’s wins — big or small — because your success is our success.

We’re invested in your growth, offering mentorship, professional development, and a team that truly has your back.

Ideas are welcome, questions are encouraged, and learning is a team effort.

Wellbeing matters — we prioritise a balanced, supportive workplace where you can do your best work while feeling valued and respected.

You will also enjoy a range of industry-leading employment benefits, including;

Competitive salary & perks :

- Access to Long service leave at 5 years
- $13,700 vehicle allowance
- 5 Weeks of paid Annual Leave -Plus options to purchase additional leave
- 2 paid Wellness/ Birthday Leave days
- 3 additional paid days for professional development
- Laptop and Phone
- Salary packaging options
- Paid professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Dedicated admin support
- Access to our 100/80/100 routine options (4-day work week or 10 weeks of holiday pay) *Eligibility requirements apply

- Work-life balance that works for you – Full-time and part-time roles available
- A realistic caseload – Achievable 4.2 clients per day, including billable admin time
- Flexibility & location-based scheduling – Reduce travel time and work closer to home
- $250 personal resource bundle – Because we set you up for success
- $1500 professional development package + 3 days Training Leave – Keep growing with paid training
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)



– Free counselling

Job Description

About the Role:

As an Occupational Therapist with Down South Therapy, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our clients. You’ll work closely with children, adults, and families to assess, diagnose, and treat a range of diagnoses and presentations. Your role will involve developing and implementing individualised treatment plans, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to community outreach initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing:

- Work from our Rockingham office, schools and the community, supporting children, teenagers, and adults
- Provide 1:1 and group therapy, collaborating with teachers and families
- Develop and deliver individualised therapy plans in a transdisciplinary team
- Work within location-based schedules to limit travel and maximise client impact
- Work with community-based clients to expand your clinical interests
- Take part in weekly supervision and mentoring to grow in your role
- Contribute to projects, team learning, and innovation in your area of interest

Desired Skills and Experience

Apply If You Are an Occupational Therapist Who Has:

- Passion: A strong desire to help clients reach their fullest potential through fun yet functional therapy.
- Teamwork: The ability to work effectively within a team and contribute to our collective goals.
- Client and Family Focus: A commitment to client-centered and family-centered practices.
- Organisational Skills: Effective organisational and time-management abilities.
- Communication: High levels of communication skills for advocacy, mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

You Will Need to Have:

- AHPRA Registration
- Working With Children Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- National Police Check
- Driver’s Licence

It would be desirable for you to have:

- Experience with Autism in ESC settings

So, Are You Ready for More?

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📌 Occupational Therapist / Senior OT | School Based + Community (Rockingham)
🏢 Down South Therapy
📍 Rockingham