Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Curiosity Tree Morayfield
Curiosity Tree Early Education – Morayfield QLD
Imagine getting to know a child across their whole day, not just in a 50-minute session. You'd see how they arrive, play, eat, rest, move between activities and say goodbye. You'd understand what helps them feel safe and settled, and what gets in the way. And the strategies you put in place would be used by the people around them all week.
That's this role. We're creating a full time, in-house Occupational Therapist position at Curiosity Tree Morayfield, an established centre with a settled, supportive team.
You'll work closely with children who need extra support, including autistic children, children with ADHD, developmental delay, sensory processing differences or experiences of trauma. You'll help them build regulation, confidence and independence, and make sure the adults around them have the skills to keep that support going every day. Together, we'll help each child start school ready to take part, with the right supports around them.
$95k–$115k per year + super, depending on experience
No billing, no NDIS plans to chase, no caseload targets. Your time is for children.
Time to really know each child, observe, plan and follow through
You're not counted in educator ratios, so you have protected time to observe, plan and coach
Monday to Friday, 38 hours
A real say in shaping how we support children with additional needs. This is our first role of its kind, with scope to grow across our centres.
Supportive, collaborative leadership that listens and appreciates you




Wellbeing initiatives & team appreciation (we love a celebration!)
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting children
Observing and assessing children in their everyday routines, and understanding what sits behind the behaviour we see
Supporting emotional, sensory and attentional regulation through play-based, relationship-focused, neurodiversity-affirming practice
Helping children build skills in play, communication, self-care (toileting, dressing, eating), fine and gross motor, and early school readiness
Developing individual support plans that respond to each child's strengths, needs and goals
Adapting environments, routines and resources so they work for children with different needs
Building the team around the child
Coaching staff in the moment, alongside the children, so strategies are used consistently
Running practical training on regulation, co-regulation, sensory needs and responding to behaviours of concern
Working with our leadership team to strengthen inclusive practice across the centre
Partnering with families and professionals
Working alongside families and sharing strategies they can use at home
Collaborating with children's external therapists, paediatricians, our Inclusion Support Agency and local schools




We're looking for an OT who is:
Warm, patient and genuinely curious about every child
Strengths-based and neurodiversity-affirming in practice
Passionate about helping children with different needs feel capable and included
A natural collaborator who enjoys sharing what they know
Calm and practical in busy, real-world environments
Excited to shape a new role and see its impact every day
What You Bring
A degree in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration
Paediatric experience, ideally with Autism, ASD, ADHD, developmental delay, sensory processing differences and/or trauma
Confidence coaching and training others, or a genuine wish to grow in this
A current Blue Card
First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certification
Physically fit for the demands of the role, including standing for long periods, safely bending, lifting and carrying children and equipment, and responding quickly in an emergency
Child Safety at Curiosity Tree Early Education
At Curiosity Tree Early Education, children's safety and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating safe, nurturing environments where every child feels valued, heard, and protected.
Our team upholds the highest standards of care and is dedicated to safeguarding children through vigilant practices, ongoing training, and strong, supportive relationships. All Curiosity Tree employees undergo relevant safety checks and are expected to champion our culture of child safety every day.
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📌 Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Curiosity Tree Morayfield (Queensland)
🏢 Curiosity Tree Early Education
📍 Queensland