Occupational Therapist - Full time or Part time. All applicants welcome including New Grads.
At Little Steps Paediatric Therapy, we believe that loving where you work is just as important as loving what you do! Great therapy starts with a great team, and we have created a supportive, collaborative workplace where clinicians feel valued and inspired to do their best work every day.
Little Steps is a locally owned multidisciplinary practice specialising in paediatrics. We provide high-quality, family-centred therapy for children from birth to 15 years of age in the beautiful Whitsundays, Queensland. Our mission is to help children of all abilities build the skills and confidence they need to thrive. We want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families we support—one little step at a time.
We're looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a values-driven workplace where you'll be supported to grow, develop your clinical skills, and make a lasting impact.
About the role
As an Occupational Therapist at Little Steps, you'll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that enjoys working together, sharing knowledge, and supporting one another to deliver the best possible outcomes. We work closely with each child's support team and have built strong relationships with external professionals and community services. This provides regular opportunities for collaboration, joint appointments and coordinated, family-centred care.
In this role, you'll provide assessment and intervention for children with diverse developmental presentations including:
Developmental delays
Neurodevelopmental conditions
Genetic conditions
Neurodivergence
A broad range of developmental, learning or functional needs.
You'll work with children and families accessing services through NDIS, private funding, Medicare, and a range of third-party funding pathways (including referrals from Queensland Children's Hospital (QCH), Child Safety and other government and community agencies). This role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of settings, including within the Little Steps clinic, home visits, early learning centres, schools, and the wider community,



allowing you to build meaningful relationships and deliver therapy where it has the greatest impact.
Your caseload will provide opportunities to develop your skills in:
Equipment prescription, assistive technology (AT), and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
Sensory processing, emotional regulation, play, social participation, and executive functioning
Fine motor, gross motor, visual motor, and school readiness skills
Supporting participation in everyday activities, routines, and activities of daily living (ADLs)
Parent and family coaching and capacity building
Running therapy groups, community programs and workshops
Functional assessments, report writing, and NDIS documentation
Developing meaningful, functional goals that support participation at home, school and in the community
Why You'll Love Working at Little Steps
At Little Steps, we believe that supporting our team is just as key as supporting the children and families we work with. That's why we've created a workplace where clinicians feel supported, valued and inspired to grow, while delivering high-quality, evidence-based and family-centred care. We value thoughtful clinical reasoning, communication skills, and working collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes for every child. We want Little Steps to be a place where you can build a rewarding career, enjoy coming to work each day, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.
What you can expect at Little Steps:
Flexible full-time or part-time opportunities that support your lifestyle and commitments outside of work.
Thoughtfully planned schedules, with dedicated administration, preparation, and reflection time built into every day.
Full administrative support, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional therapy services rather than paperwork.
Regular supervision, mentoring, and clinical guidance from experienced clinicians who are genuinely invested in your growth.
Ongoing professional development opportunities,



including a generous professional development budget to develop your clinical expertise.
Career progression opportunities tailored to your interests and goals.
Clinical autonomy within a supportive environment, where your ideas and interests are valued.
Protected project time to catch up on administration, collaborate with your team, complete professional development, shadow colleagues or contribute to projects
Opportunities to work alongside a broad network of community professionals through joint appointments, shared learning, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
A fun, family-friendly clinic with access to quality resources and equipment.
Regular career conversations and wellbeing check-ins to ensure you feel supported at every stage of your journey.
A collaborative, multidisciplinary team that enjoys sharing ideas, problem-solving and celebrating each other's successes.
A positive, supportive team culture where professionalism, kindness, laughter and genuine connection are all part of everyday life.
We encourage questions, curiosity, shared learning and collaboration because we believe the best clinicians never stop learning.
Why You'll Love Living in the Whitsundays
Living in a welcoming regional community with a relaxed coastal lifestyle
Finishing work with time to enjoy your evenings, rather than sitting in traffic
Exploring beautiful beaches, national parks, rainforests and waterfalls close to home
Easy access to the 74 Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef for weekend adventures
Enjoying year-round outdoor living in a stunning tropical location
Building a rewarding career while achieving a genuine work-life balance
Required Skills and Experience
Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
Current Professional Indemnity Insurance (or willing to obtain)
Current unrestricted driver's license and willingness to travel for community visits
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to obtain)
Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) (or willing to obtain)
Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willing to obtain)
Eligibility to work in Australia
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📌 Occupational Therapist (Queensland)
🏢 Little Steps Paediatric Therapy
📍 Queensland