Job Description
Occupational Therapist – Full-time or Part time
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Naturally Kids Allied Health | Townsville
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$70,000–$100,000 plus superannuation, pro rata for part-time, depending on experience
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We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the Naturally Kids team.
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This position may be full-time or part-time, and we are open to hearing from both experienced therapists and newer clinicians who feel aligned with the way we work.
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About Naturally Kids
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Naturally Kids is a paediatric occupational therapy practice supporting neurodivergent children and children with developmental differences to experience belonging and participate more fully in everyday life.
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We provide relationship-centred, neurodiversity-affirming and nature-informed allied health services through individual therapy, parent and teacher support, regional outreach and a range of therapeutic groups.
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Our groups are not simply an add-on to individual therapy. They are intentionally designed to give children opportunities to practise skills, build relationships and navigate real-life experiences in a supportive environment.
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Some take place in the clinic. Others involve nature, games, movement, sport or shared interests.
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Therapy here does not always look like therapy traditionally has.
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Our vision and values
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Our vision is a world where all children, regardless of neurotype or ability, experience genuine belonging throughout their lives.
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Our work is grounded in three values:
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Connection: Building authentic relationships with children, families, colleagues and our community
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Trust: Creating environments where people feel psychologically safe, respected and supported
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Leadership: Acting with integrity, accountability,



reflection and courage
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These values shape how we work with children and families, and how we treat one another as a team.
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About the role
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You will work collaboratively with children, families, educators and other members of our team to provide neuroaffirming, evidence-informed occupational therapy.
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Depending on your interests and experience, your work may include:
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Individual occupational therapy
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Therapeutic groups
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Parent and teacher coaching
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Clinic, community and education-based appointments
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Opportunities to participate in nature-based therapy
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Regional outreach, if this is something that interests you
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Supporting students or developing leadership responsibilities as your role grows
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We are not looking for someone who already knows how to do everything we do.
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We are looking for someone who is curious, reflective and willing to explore innovative ways of delivering therapy while remaining grounded in evidence, clinical reasoning and the needs of each child.
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About you
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You may be a good fit for Naturally Kids if you:
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Are an Occupational Therapist with, or eligible for, AHPRA registration
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Genuinely enjoy working with children and their families
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Practise in a neuroaffirming and strengths-based way
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Value relationships,



participation and belonging
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Are open to facilitating groups and trying therapy beyond the traditional clinic-room model
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Are thoughtful about your clinical practice and willing to keep learning
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Enjoy collaborating with others while also being able to work independently
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Are comfortable with playfulness, flexibility and the occasional bit of therapeutic chaos
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Previous paediatric experience would be valuable, but alignment with our values, openness to learning and the way you relate to children, families and colleagues matter enormously to us.
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You will also need, or be willing to obtain, the relevant checks and registrations required to work with children and NDIS participants.
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What it means to work at Naturally Kids
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We want every member of our team to feel:
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Safe. Valued. Supported. Trusted. Connected. Able to grow professionally.
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For us, that means:
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A salary of $70,000–$100,000 plus superannuation, pro rata for part-time, depending on experience
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Regular supervision and mentoring
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A generous professional development budget
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Flexible working arrangements
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Sustainable expectations and workloads
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Administrative and allied health assistant support
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Genuine opportunities to develop your clinical interests
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A varied caseload and multiple ways to deliver therapy
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A psychologically safe workplace where people can ask questions, share ideas and acknowledge when something has not gone to plan
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A collaborative team that values trust, connection and belonging
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We take our work seriously, but we do not believe that means taking ourselves seriously all the time.

📌 Occupational Therapist (Townsville)
🏢 Naturally Kids Allied Health
📍 Townsville