26 Sep
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Move Through Co
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New South Wales
26 Sep
Move Through Co
New South Wales
Job Description
Occupational/Behavioural/Speech
Therapist - Innovative Youth Program Role
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Registered Occupational Therapist / Behavioural Therapist (BSP) / Speech Pathologist (Part-Time) for an innovative Youth Disability program
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Surry Hills, Sydney
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About the Role
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Move Through is seeking an Occupational Therapist, Behavioural Therapist or Speech Pathologist to join our team on a part-time basis, working within our youth disability day program.
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This role involves supporting young people aged ***** with low support needs in a group-based setting, focusing on social connection, life skills, and emotional development. You will also have a small 1-1 caseload with a max of 3 appointments per day.
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You will work closely with our MDT team to facilitate and evolve a dynamic, engaging program designed to build confidence, independence, and meaningful peer relationships. Think of a innovative & explorative approach to therapeutic support.
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Key Responsibilities
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Create, facilitate and support group-based activities for young people using your specific discipline
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Promote social inclusion, confidence, and peer connection
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Support development of emotional regulation and life skills
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Assist with case work (e.g. job readiness, applications, life admin)
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Create unique pathways for young people who are ready to take the next big steps in their life
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Independently manage your 1-1 clients on-site, with the support of the wider team
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About You
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Relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Behavioural Therapy or similar (required)
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Registration with relevant body (AASW, AHPRA etc.) allowing you to practice + Police & WWCC (or willing to obtain before starting) (required)
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Experience (or strong interest) working with neurodivergent individuals and/or intellectual and psychosocial disabilities
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Passion for working with young people
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Ability to work in a fast paced, high energy environment each day
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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A strengths-based, person-centred approach
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Willingness to contribute ideas and be part of a collaborative team
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What We Offer
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Supportive, fun and dynamic team environment
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Prospect to work in a unique, non-traditional program setting that's never boring
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Ongoing professional development and training
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Opportunity to grow within a developing organisation
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About Move Through
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Move Through is a youth disability and allied health hub based in Surry Hills, bringing together day programs, employment support, and therapeutic support under one roof.
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Our focus is on:
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Building confidence, independence, and social connection
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Creating a safe and inclusive environment
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Supporting young people beyond labels, with a strengths-based approach
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Role Details
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2-3 days per week depending on the candidate with possibility to progress to full time with increasing caseload
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Program hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
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Location: Surry Hills, Sydney
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📌 Occupational/Behavioural/Speech Therapist - Innovative Youth Program Role (New South Wales)
🏢 Move Through Co
📍 New South Wales