Job Description
Lifestart Disability Services – Baulkham Hills NSW
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February **** Start | Above Award Salary | Supportive Graduate Environment
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Are you finishing your Occupational Therapy degree in **** and looking for the right place to start your career?
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Join Lifestart in February **** and begin your career with structured supervision, mentoring and support from an experienced multidisciplinary team.
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Based in Baulkham Hills, you'll have the chance to gradually build your confidence, clinical skills and caseload while supporting children, young people and their families.
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You'll commence on an above Award salary of $86,****** + superannuation, with access to salary packaging, additional leave and flexible working arrangements.
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About Lifestart
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YOUR FUTURE, EMPOWERED!
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Lifestart has been supporting children, young people and families for over 30 years.
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Our Therapy and Behaviour Support team works with children and young people aged 0–24 years and their families, providing practical, strengths-based supports that help people participate meaningfully in everyday life.
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You'll work alongside experienced Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Behaviour Support Practitioners and other professionals who are passionate about supporting our clients and helping new clinicians develop.
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About the Role
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As a Graduate Occupational Therapist, you'll be supported to gradually build your skills and caseload as you transition from university into professional practice.
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You'll have the opportunity to:
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Deliver Occupational Therapy supports to children and young people
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Support clients with self-care, routines, play, sensory processing, motor skills, emotional regulation and participation
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Develop practical strategies in partnership with children, young people and their families
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Complete assessments, develop goals and contribute to therapy plans
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Work collaboratively with families, schools,



early childhood settings and other professionals
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Build your clinical documentation and report‐writing skills
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Learn from experienced clinicians through regular supervision and mentoring
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Work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team
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Participate in professional development, team learning and clinical discussions
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Develop experience across different areas of Occupational Therapy practice
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Your caseload and responsibilities will grow as your confidence and capability develop.
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About You -Skills and Experience
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You don't need years of experience - this role is designed for graduates starting their Occupational Therapy career.
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We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, curious, collaborative and ready to learn.
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You will have:
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Completed, or be completing in ****, a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification
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Current AHPRA registration, or eligibility to obtain registration before commencing
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An interest in working with children, young people and families
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A strengths-based and person‐centred approach
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Strong communication and relationship‐building skills
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A willingness to learn, ask questions and develop your clinical skills
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Good organisation and time‐management skills
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A current driver's licence and access to an insured vehicle
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A valid Working With Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain these
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Placement experience in paediatrics, disability or community services is welcomed but not essential.
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Why Start Your Career With Lifestart?
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Starting your career is a big step, and we want to make sure you have the support, learning opportunities and flexibility you need to succeed.
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Benefits include:
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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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Salary packaging calculator:

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One week of paid gifted leave, additional personal leave (15 days total), plus
cultural/ceremonial
leave
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Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options
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Access to novated vehicle leasing, travel allowances, and expense reimbursement
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Employee wellbeing focus, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counselling and team wellbeing initiatives
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Structured supervision, mentoring, peer support, and professional development opportunities
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Opportunities for leadership, mentoring, and clinical influence
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Exposure to diverse and meaningful caseloads, including complex presentations
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Long‐term career development in a secure, purpose‐driven organisation
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Ready to apply?
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If you're graduating in **** and looking for a supportive place to start your Occupational Therapy career in February ****, we'd love to hear from you.
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Apply with your resume and tell us a little about yourself, your university or placement experience and why you're interested in starting your career with Lifestart.
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For further information please see our website

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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.

📌 Graduate Occupational Therapist (New South Wales)
🏢 Lifestart Disability Services
📍 New South Wales