About Us
Sunshine Speech & Allied Health is a vibrant, integrative, allied health clinic offering high-quality Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy services to children and adults. We are interviewing experienced, early career and new graduate Occupational Therapists who are passionate about supporting people with disabilities to join our small and highly experienced clinic team.
We can support flexible working arrangements, offering part-time and full-time positions AND can help you apply for a relocation grant through the Rural Doctors Network.
Launched in 2024, our team of 8 professionals (Speech Pathologists, an Occupational Therapist, and support staff) has been dedicated to providing integrative care in a collaborative environment.
We’re committed to work-life balance, professional growth, and innovation. Our clinic offers a welcoming, family-friendly culture with opportunities to contribute fresh ideas while supporting your career aspirations.
The role (WHO we are looking for)
We’re seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist for our team. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, we’ll tailor the role to suit your strengths and interests. We’d love someone who understands the power of multidisciplinary care approaches and has a passion for cutting-edge and holistic service delivery. We do need you to have some essential qualifications and personal attributes:
- Relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy (Bachelor degree)
- Eligibility for Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) membership.
- Commitment to evidence-based and client-centered care.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Be authorised to work in Australia.
- Familiar with the Sensory Integration Model (or willingness to upskill)
Key Responsibilities (HOW we support our clients and families)
- Provide evidence-based occupational therapy services to a diverse caseload.
- Develop and implement individual therapy plans to support client goals.
- Conduct assessments and write high-quality reports.
- Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team (Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy) to provide integrative care.
- Communicate effectively with clients, families, and stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Benefits & Culture (WHY work for our team)
- Achievable Caseloads: We prioritise work-life balance with realistic workloads.
- Own Office Space: Enjoy a dedicated workspace tailored to your needs.
- Technology Provided: Laptop and mobile phone included.
- Professional Development: Annual allowance to support your growth and learning.
- Team-oriented Team: Join a passionate, supportive, and innovative team.
- Flexibility: Work with children, adults, or both based on your interests.
- Coastal Lifestyle: Live and work in the beautiful coastal town of Ballina, NSW.
- Financial incentive: Apply for a relocation grant of up to $1500 from the Rural Doctors Network
We are proud to have a strong equal opportunity culture here at Sunshine Speech & Allied Health Services, embracing the diversity of all our team members. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature applicants.
Our flexible working arrangements are reflective of the needs of each individual team member, including working from home when needed.
Research shows that flexible working arrangements boost employee wellbeing, happiness, engagement and productivity. As an organisation we value diversity and this allows us to engage meaningfully with opportunity for growth and career progression whilst maintaining a stable, productive and strong work place.
We proudly offer competitive salaries based on experience and qualifications.
If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!
We require a WWCC and Police Check to be cleared for this position.
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