Bloom Wellbeing is seeking a graduate Occupational Therapist who is passionate about supporting the wellbeing and development of children, adolescents and their families.

We are a private Occupational Therapy practice, based in Semaphore and supporting families across the western suburbs of Adelaide. Our unique practice provides client-centred and neuro-affirming paediatric Occupational Therapy services, in a family centred manner. We work alongside children of all ages, from infants, through to young adult.

We value creativity, curiosity, compassion, connection, and fun!

We're also the developers of the KaBloom Wellbeing programs - Puberty Plus and The Sensaroos - programs which bring unique and novel resources to support everyday challenges for our client community. We're also listed on the Flying Start Pre-School Boost Menu, with services to commence from 2027.

Established in 2013, Bloom Wellbeing currently hosts eight Occupational Therapists, OT Assistants and administrative support.

About the role: Bloom Wellbeing is seeking a creative and curious new graduate or early career occupational therapist to join our team from early 2027. The primary role will be providing a high standard of individual Occupational Therapy support to children and their families, as well as provision of group programs. Services will be provided as a combination of both in-clinic and community based support in children's natural environments.

New graduates will be supported through a structured 12 month recent graduate program, which features a comprehensive onboarding program, weekly 60 minute one-to-one supervision with a dedicated on-site senior OT, and inclusion in weekly 60 minute group supervision with the whole OT team. We also take a structured approach to billable hours attainment for the entire first 12-24 months.

Duties and Responsibilities:





- Provision of individual and group therapy for paediatric clients at the Bloom Wellbeing clinic and in the community
- Recording of session summary notes
- Assessment of children and relevant report writing
- Writing letters and review summaries and meeting other Medicare or NDIS requirements
- Ongoing liaison with other individuals involved in client care (eg parents, other therapists, paediatricians or GPs, teachers or carers)
- Undertake the provision of group programs for Bloom Wellbeing clients, and be actively involved in the development, preparation, planning and evaluation of group programs
- Participation in team meetings and supervision
- Opportunities also exist to support and collaborate on KaBloom projects

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Essential Qualifications:

- Full registrationas an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA
- Eligible for registration as a provider with Medicare
- Eligible for registration as a provider with NDIS
- Current Working with Children Check and DCSI Clearance
- Willingness to obtain own Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Have a current South Australian Drivers Licence and own car
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Excellent time management and efficient report writing skills
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated ability to engage clients effectively
- Commitment to client centred practice, neuro-affirming practice, play based therapy approaches, respectful parenting strategies and working with children and their families
- Ability to work and manage a caseload independently as well as contributing as a team member

Desired Qualifications:

- Experience working as an Occupational Therapist, OT Assistant, or OT student experience in a paediatric setting
- Training in modalities relevant to paediatric Occupational Therapy
- Member of Occupational Therapy Australia
- Flexibility to attend some shadowing sessions with current therapists

Start Date: Jan/Feb 2027 (there may also be some opportunity to commence work earlier as an OT Assistant on a casual basis.)

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📌 Graduate Occupational Therapist (Adelaide)
🏢 Bloom Wellbeing
📍 Adelaide