Occupational Therapist

Early Links is a small business that provides occupational therapy services to make daily life easier for our clients and their families. We take a ‘practical strategies’ approach to achieving goals, with additional interventions used to build capacities that underpin motor, sensory, regulation, social, emotional, and executive function development. Our team works predominantly with neurodivergent people including Autistic, ADHD, and learning or coordination differences. In our work, we are proud to amplify the voices of young people and adolescents who are often searching for connection, wanting to be understood, and have uniquely meaningful goals to achieve.

An Occupational Therapist working at Early Links creates partnerships with clients, their families, and other people in the client's support network (teachers, extended family, medical professionals, and other allied health) to achieve the meaningful goals that make daily life easier and more fulfilling. Much of our daily work is focused on connecting with people and noticing small moments where changes in skills are occurring or sharing our knowledge when invited. Between these moments, we use trauma-responsive, neurodevelopmental, and relational frameworks to reflect, plan, and prepare ways to help our clients gain abilities and build the skills they need to achieve their goals. Our occupational therapists are supported with further study and training opportunities, supervised by passionate and experienced senior clinicians, and encouraged to engage with the broader profession.

We are looking for two (2) passionate OTs to join the team

New graduates and experienced OTs are welcome to apply

• A permanent full-time OT
• A temporary full-time OT (May-July 24), with the option to extend available

Our Values

Curiosity - Pause and notice potential

Ownership - Focus on the details and make clear decisions

Compassion - Be brave and seek to grow from an experience

Partnership - Confidently listen and willingly share

Education - Learning strengthens teaching moments

Celebration - Monitor progress and acknowledge success

Requirements

Occupational Therapy degree (undergraduate or masters)

AHPRA Registration & Eligibility for Medicare Provider Number

CPR and First Aid certificates - Or willingness to obtain

NDIS Worker Screening - NSW

NDIS Worker Orientation Module

Working with Children Check

COVID vaccination

Current Driver’s Licence and access to own vehicle (preferable)

CPR & First Aid

Professional Qualities

Respectful and open verbal communication

Refined and succinct written communication

Appropriate prioritisation in productivity management

Keeps a professional standard of personal presentation and behaviour

Understanding the scope of practice and ability to seek guidance when required

Opportunities

Create and run innovative group programs that align with your interests

Preference your caseload mix

Flexible working hours and locations

Study leave budget for related courses/conferences

Supervision, weekly with senior clinicians

Systems and strategies to help you get started and feel supported

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