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About be
be is a family-owned small business located in beautiful Maleny, Queensland. Our practice offers a range of allied health services, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, social work, and allied health assistance. We're committed to providing family-centred practice that is meaningful, authentic, and fun. We prioritise the emotional, sensory, and communicative needs of each child, fostering therapeutic relationships to promote overall wellness and enhance the quality of life for our clients.
Values
* Compassion – We prioritise kindness, understanding, and empathy in every interaction, ensuring that children and families feel truly supported and valued.
* Authenticity – We build meaningful relationships by being genuine, transparent, and committed to each child’s unique journey.
* Fun – We believe that learning and growth happen best through joy, play, and creativity - making therapy an engaging and positive experience.
* Integrity – We are dedicated to ethical, evidence-based, and family-centred practice, always advocating for what is best for the children and families we support.
Why choose be
* Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice - We embrace a strengths-based, child-led approach, actively listening to and learning from the neurodivergent community to continuously reflect, adapt, and improve our support.
* DIR Floortime - All our clinicians are all trained in DIR Floortime and we provide ongoing support for therapists to complete advanced training in DIR Floortime.
* Multidisciplinary Team - Work alongside occupational therapists, speech pathologist, social workers and allied health assistants, along with our visiting psychologist and paediatrician.
* Holistic, Family-Centred Care – We believe that true progress happens when families are actively involved in the therapeutic journey. By working collaboratively with parents and caregivers, we ensure that therapy integrates into daily life, fostering long-term success and positive outcomes.
* Flexible Work Environment – We offer flexible work arrangements (clinic, community, WFH) to suit your lifestyle. Options for part-time or full-time positions.
* Career Growth and Leadership – Help shape the future of our OT services, mentoring early career therapists, allied health assistants, and OT students. Refine your clinical expertise, lead innovative community initiatives, and contribute to a dynamic, forward-thinking team.
* Beautiful Maleny Location - Enjoy working in a vibrant, community-focused setting surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Our clinic provides a large outdoor play area that fosters creativity and well-being for both clients and therapists.
About the Role
As a Senior Occupational Therapist (OT), you will:
* Provide high-quality, neurodiversity-affirming OT services to children and families.
* Lead, mentor, and superviseearly careerOTs, allied health assistants, and students.
* Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to create holistic supports that prioritise relationships, emotional regulation, and functional skills.
* Attend and contribute to weekly professional development and case conference meetings to ensure best-practice care for clients.
* Play an active role in service development, helping to refine and expand our therapy approaches.
* Work closely with families, educators, and other professionals to ensure a supportive and inclusive environment for each child.
* Deliver supports in multiple settings – clinic, homes, schools, childcare centres, and community environments.
We Offer
* Above-award salary, based on your experience.
* Internal supervision.
* Your own work laptop.
* Your own work car (if requested).
* Reimbursement for travel to/from mobile appointments (if using your own car).
* Work-life balance - choose your hours/days of work.
* Access to a range of quality resources, equipment and assessments.
* Career progression including leadership opportunities, clinical education opportunities, AHA and SP supervision.
* Passionate and uplifting culture – You will be part of a purpose and values driven team focused on delivering outstanding services.
What We're Looking For
* AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist, or SPA registration as an Speech Pathologist
* Strong understanding of sensory processing, play-based therapy, and developmental approaches.
* Passion for working in a relationship-based, child-led model.
* Experience or interest in the DIR Floortime model (training provided if needed).
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* A deep understanding of Autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and sensory processing challenges.
* Passion for family-centred and play-based therapy, using creative and engaging interventions.
* A desire to work holistically and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
* A flexible, warm, and relationship-focused approach to therapy.
Ready to Join the Team?
If you're excited about making a difference and growing within a neurodiversity-affirming team, we'd love to hear from you!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
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