Occupational Therapist and Speech Pathologist - Paediatric
Kids at Play Therapy Services – Ipswich QLD
Ready to start working somewhere thatactually gets what support looks like?
At
Kids at Play Therapy Services
, we believe therapy should be playful, purposeful, and people-first — for kids and the clinicians who support them. We've refined our onboarding program in direct response to what early career or the most experienced clinicians need — structure, support, flexibility, and a whole lot of heart.
If you're a new grad, early career OT/SLP or experienced clinician looking to build solid foundations (without the overwhelm), we'd love to meet you. You will join a team of over 15 clinicians all based in one location.
What You'll Love (Because We've Been Listening to OT/SLP's Want)
Structured Onboarding & Clinical Supervision
You won't be thrown in the deep end here.
A 2-week supported induction period (with full shadowing of all clinicians across the clinic)
Gradual caseload increase and lower new graduate caseload across the first 12 months.
A 12-month learning journey with mapped goals
1:1 Weekly supervision/mentoring with internal and external OT/SLP for new graduates
1:1 Fortnightly supervision/mentoring with internal and external OT/SLP for early career and experienced clinicians
Supportive, Connected Team Culture
You'll join a tight-knit, multidisciplinary team who remember what it's like to be new.
Weekly team check-ins
A friendly, open-door vibe (with no silly questions)
Admin who have your back, and mentors who actually make time for you
Real PD Opportunities
We don't just talk about PD — we fund it, protect the time for it,



and make it fun.
Dedicated PD budget
Paid study leave
Internal PD series tailored to paediatric practice, including professional PD from experts in the fields, including Psychiatrists and Paediatricians
Cross-disciplinary learning from in-house SLPs, Psychs, Physios & Dietitian's
Flexible Work-Life Balance
Because your well-being matters as much as your clinical skillset.
Choose hours that work for you (full-time, part-time, school-friendly)
Admin support so you can focus on clinical work
Realistic expectations — we grow caseloads slowly and with care
Schedules are designed around individual clinicians, accommodating early starts or late finishes, or a 9-day fortnight. Anything is possible.
Purpose-Driven Practice
We're a paediatric-only clinic with a heart.
Neuro-affirming, family-centred, and play-based
Opportunities to find your niche or try a bit of everything
Outreach across schools, early learning and home environments
Community-focused and deeply embedded in the Ipswich region
What the Role Includes:
Paediatric OT/SLP across early intervention, motor skills, sensory, emotional regulation & more
Caseload built gradually with your interests in mind
Clinic-based with optional outreach to schools, homes, kindys
Full-time or part-time available — let's design it around you
What You'll Get:
Supervision & senior mentoring that genuinely supports you
Annual PD budget + paid PD leave
Admin support from an absolute dream team
Laptop, assessment tools, and therapy resources provided
The chance to join a workplace that prioritises joy, not burnout
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📌 Occupational Therapist And Speech Pathologist - Paediatric (Queensland)
🏢 Kids at Play Therapy Services
📍 Queensland