We are seeking talented therapists committed to sharing knowledge, improving their professional skills and changing the lives of the little people we work with.

We rarely talk of KPIs and instread talk regularly of how we can improve the service for our clients and work environment for our team. Come join a team who genuinely care for each other.

Sensational Kids has been offering tailor-made, individual and group therapy to our community for almost 20 years. It is a company based on strong values of integrity, learning, fun, professionalism and innovation.

We see kids aged 0-18 and provide child and family-centred therapy incorporating a range of therapeutic models including DIR Floortime well as other models for best practice.

We have the following positions available at our Cheltenham clinic:

Speech Pathologist: Full or part time permanent position but will consider contracting under some circumstances.

Occupational Therapist: Full time or 4 days permenant but will consider contacting undee some circumstances. Flexible working arrangement options.

- Early career clinicians including new grads welcome to apply
- Weekday work only
- New grads: Reduced caseload and loads of time for learning.
- More experienced clinicians will start with or work towards a leadership position within the team including supervision of more junior team members if you are keen on this.
- Caseload will be a mix of face to face and telehealth with the majority of sessions in our purpose-built clinic rooms. You will have your own room and computer/ laptop on site.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for fun, energetic, positive team members who don't mind a challenge, thrive on an interesting and varied caseload and who are happy to support and be supported by our team.

We are looking for a therapist who is flexible, mature and knows how to ask for help when they need it.



We are also importantly seeking someone who is happy working with a largely NDIS caseload and who is keen to further develop their clinical, professional and supervisory skills. We are a large team so there is plenty of opportunity to progress in your career with us (right through to Senior Clinician and Operations).

Experience working with a paediatric caseload is important (student placements also considered) working with a wide range of presentations.

If you join, you will be part of a brilliant team of Speech Pathologists, OTs, Psychologists, Dietitians and Counsellors.

Your role would include:

- Assessment of children for various conditions utilising standard formal and informal measures
- Individual and group therapy work including parent support and training
- Medicare reporting, NDIS reporting and liaison with GPs and other professionals such as teachers.

Sensational Kids provides for you:

- Onsite experienced supervisors and booked supervision with your own dedicated supervisor
- Unlimited access to our Senior Clincians who help support, guide and skill you up.
- Equivalent 1.5 full days (10 hours FTE) of admin time built into calendars - much more for new grads.
- Sensational Kids' Team Leadership Pathway opportunities - develop your leadership skills in a supportive environment.
- A well equipped therapy space, your own room(s) and computer
- Admin and therapy assistant support ongoing
- Great remuneration + super based on experience and skill-set
- Supportive management
- Team training days,



DIR Floortime training and support, in-house supervision, paid professional development in line with your professional goals
- Generous PD budget and paid days of work for PD
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Online HR platform with rewards and recognition program in place.
- Loads of social events with the rest of the team

Things you'll need to bring with you:

- Full registration with AHPRA (talk to us if you've recently graduated) or SPA
- Registration with Medicare (assistance provided)
- Current Working with Children's Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check (assistance provided)
- Must have own Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Demonstrated skill in assessment, therapy and case management of children, adolescents and families
- Demonstrated skill and experience in providing OT or SP interventions (including student placement)
- Strong record management, case note taking skills and ethical practice
- Demonstrated ability to engage clients effectively
- Willingness to learn/ understand the DIR model as this is what our team uses as a framework
- Ability to manage caseload independently but collaboratively in team environment
- Solid English language skills and ability to work in Australia.
- An interest in working in a mixed caseload with a disability focus.

Please note you must have full working rights in Australia to apply.

Please forward your CV and cover letter addressing the points above to the email provided.

Position available immediately (once cleared and all qualifications checked and registered).

Salary range: $78,000 - $110,000 commensurate with experience.

Thanks in advance for your application.

Note: Dragonfly Arts (Australia) Pty Ltd (trustee), Sensational Kids (trading name).

Advertising start date: 06/11/2026. Position will remain open until a suitable applicant has been found.

📌 Pediatric Occupational Therapist (Cheltenham)
🏢 Sensational Kids
📍 Cheltenham