Company Description

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 career growth? 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
• Market-competitive salary + bonus opportunities
• CPD allowance of $1500 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? Apply today or contact Ayesha Din on 0461 101 104 for a confidential discussion. Early Start Australia | Helping children thrive. Supporting clinicians to excel.
• Site Address: Unit 5, 6 Woodlake Boulevard, DURACK, NT, 0830
• Job Function Group: Health
• Job Function: Occupational Therapy
• Employment Type: Full Time

📌 Senior Occupational Therapist (Australia)
🏢 Apm Group
📍 Australia