Occupational Therapist, Help Build a New Allied Health Practice in Canberra

A growing allied health start-up is seeking an Occupational Therapist to help establish and shape a new service. The caseload is predominantly neurodivergent clients (core 18–40, with a growing 12–18 cohort), focused on functional and sensory assessments, regulation, and meaningful 1:1 interventions.

This role suits a self-driven clinician who enjoys building systems, collaborating closely, and influencing the model of care from day one.

At a Glance

- Salary: $85,000 – $130,000 + Super + Bonus
- Work model: Hub-based with flexibility for WFH; community work as services expand
- Employment type: Full-time (start date flexible for the right person)
- KPIs: No KPIs for start-up period
- Tools of trade: Phone and laptop provided

Advantages

- Shape a start-up service: influence processes, resources, pathways and culture
- Flexible start times and location; WFH available where appropriate
- Strong career pathways with input into future service lines
- Tailored induction with shadowing, structured onboarding and team time
- Supportive therapy lead (Physiotherapist, 20+ years) with access to external senior OT supervision
- Admin support for diary management to reduce non-clinical load

About the Role

- Deliver functional and sensory assessments,



goal-oriented interventions, and regulation strategies
- The majority hub-based initially, split between clinic and community to evolve with demand
- Manage a mixed caseload of neurodivergent clients experiencing behavioural and participation barriers
- Tailor clinical focus around personal interests as programs grow
- Collaborate with a small, passionate team that values initiative, high standards and genuine teamwork

What They’re Looking For?

- A confident OT with experience across mixed caseloads (paediatrics/young adults advantageous)
- Strengths in sensory processing, behaviour/regulation and functional assessment
- High initiative, adaptability and interest in service development within a start-up context
- Alignment with mental health-informed practice and multidisciplinary collaboration

Support & Supervision

- Day-to-day guidance from an experienced therapy lead (20+ years)
- Access to outsourced senior OT supervision for discipline-specific growth
- Induction includes shadowing, process reviews, client meet-and-greets, and protected team time

Interested?

CONTACT: Megan greenhalgh for this role or other Occupational Therapist Roles
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0468 341 546

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