Job Function Group: Health
Job Function: Occupational Therapy
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Description
Senior Occupational Therapist | Darwin, NT
Lead.
Mentor.
Make a Difference.
Looking for a role where you can combine meaningful clinical work with leadership and growth opportunities?
At
Early Start Australia
, you'll support children and families to achieve life-changing outcomes while mentoring clinicians, leading best practice and growing your career within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Why Darwin?
Enjoy a lifestyle that's hard to beat, with year-round sunshine, short commutes, affordable living and easy access to Kakadu, Litchfield and some of Australia's most spectacular outdoor adventures.
Darwin offers a unique opportunity to build your career while experiencing a relaxed tropical lifestyle and making a real impact in local and remote communities.
The Role
As a
Senior Occupational Therapist
, you will:
Manage a diverse paediatric caseload across clinic, home, school and community settings.
Deliver evidence-based assessments and therapy programs.
Work closely with families, educators and allied health professionals to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Mentor and supervise graduate and early-career clinicians.
Lead case discussions, peer learning and clinical development activities.
Support complex cases, quality improvement initiatives and service innovation.
Contribute to specialised programs, parent workshops and team development.
What You'll Bring




Occupational Therapy qualification and AHPRA registration.
Experience delivering paediatric or early intervention services.
Strong clinical reasoning, communication and report-writing skills.
Experience mentoring or supporting other clinicians.
Passion for helping children and families thrive.
What You'll Get
Flexible work arrangements and wellbeing support
Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
CPD allowance of $**** and 3 paid professional development leave days
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
Up to 12 weeks annual leave a year (purchased leave)
Access to a fleet car
Leadership training
Access to Heidi Health which is an Australian-developed solution, created by therapists for therapists.
From capturing therapy sessions to producing detailed notes and reports, Heidi ensures accuracy and efficiency every time.
Registration and professional membership support
Relocation assistance up to $5,000 (where applicable)
Dedicated admin support
Leadership development and national career pathways through the APM Group
About Us
Early Start Australia helps children and young people reach their full potential through evidence-based allied health services.
As part of the
APM Group
, you'll join a global organisation of more than 16,000 people united by a shared purpose:
enabling better lives
.
Ready for your next adventure?
Early Start Australia | Helping children thrive.
Supporting clinicians to excel.
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