The Nurture Team, a Neurodivergent-led practice, is supportive, tight-knit, and passionate about helping children and adults flourish and grow. Our mission is to empower individuals to thrive in their learning and community environments, build strong relationships, and lead full, autonomous lives. We predominantly service our community from our Beulah Park & Salisbury clinics, alongside meaningful school, home, and community-based visits. We manage a diverse caseload consisting of both NDIS participants and private paying clients.
Neuroaffirming approaches are at the core of what we do. We are deeply committed to ongoing learning from the neurodiversity movement and the neurodivergent community, continuously evolving our service delivery to remain strong, active allies. The Nurture team presumes competence, respects sensory differences, and honors the bodily autonomy of every individual we support. We implement practices that are respectful, culturally competent, trauma-sensitive, and empathetic.
Key Responsibilities
* Enhance Daily Functioning & Engagement: Support children and adults who may have experienced trauma, enhancing their ability to access education, employment, and community participation.
* Holistic Skill Development: Support sensory processing, emotional regulation, fine/gross motor skills, executive functioning, and independent living skills.
* Collaborative Goal Setting: Assess and develop individualized, neuroaffirming therapy plans developed in direct conjunction with the client, their family, or their broader support network.
* Age-Appropriate Engagement: Utilize play, interest-based activities, and real-world functional tasks to drive engagement, learning, and skill development across different age groups.
* Capacity Building: Partner with parents, carers, and support networks to foster autonomy and independence across all environments.
* Systemic Advocacy: Heavily advocate for necessary environmental accommodations and structural supports in schools, workplaces, and the community.
What we are looking for
* A genuine passion for supporting children, and adults.
* A strong commitment to neurodiversity-affirming practices and a willingness to continually learn from neurodivergent voices.
* Proven experience working with autistic and other neurodivergent individuals.
* Experience or strong knowledge in sensory integration and regulation-based approaches.
* Experience navigating the NDIS framework for both peadiatric and adult participants.
* Confident oral and written communication skills, with a focus on strengths-based reporting.
* Excellent organizational and time management skills.
* A collaborative mindset and a desire to be an active team player.
* Relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA.
* Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and relevant state screening clearances or willingness to obtain one prior to commencing work.
* Current mandatory notification training or willingness to obtain one prior to commencing work.
* Experience mentoring or supervising fellow Occupational Therapists.
* Experience or training in neuroaffirming mealtime management.
* Experience supporting teenagers or young adults with life transitions (e.g., school-to-work, independent living).
What you will enjoy
* Dedicated Professional Development Allowance to support your learning goals.
* Excellent resources, including a fully equipped sensory space, an assigned work iPad, and a MacBook.
* Complimentary daily coffee.
* Flexible working arrangements to support your own work-life balance (e.g., flexible start/finish times).
* Regular, high-quality weekly supervision and peer support.
* Clear pathways for career progression, including opportunities to develop mentoring and clinical leadership skills.
* Comprehensive administration support handling bookings, billings, and scheduling—giving you more time to focus on clinical care.
* A management team that genuinely places clinician wellbeing and ethical practice above profits.
New graduate OTs who are passionate about neuroaffirming care are highly encouraged to apply!
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