Paediatric OT - Design Your Work Life - Flex Hours - Brisbane

Design your own work life and earn up to a bonus week of leave each year in our supportive and growing company.

This role would suit an Occupational Therapist who:

• is excited about using movement in their therapy
• is interested in taking a neurological approach to understand the underlying causes of their clients' symptoms and behaviours
• considers themselves a lifelong learner

AND is...

• a recent graduate or early-career OT (we have lots of support available)
• OR an experienced OT (we have lots of growth opportunities to build a role that excites you)
• OR a parent returning to the workforce and looking for a family-friendly workplace

• Enjoy a competitive above-award salary - $80,000 - $125,000+ pa (including super) aligned with your experience and caseload preferences. We also supply a laptop and travel allowance.
   
• Design where and when you work - with options like a 4-day week, 9-day fortnight, or flexible start and end times, plus the ability to work from a beautifully equipped clinic, local educational settings, home visits, or our onsite gym. Choose how you work best.
   
• Up to 5 weeks of annual leave - Start earning bonus leave in your first 6 months simply by reaching your achievable monthly targets, a milestone reached by 100% of our team last year.
   
• Enjoy a diverse caseload with autonomy - We work with children aged 0-12 with a wide range of presentations so you can build and manage your own caseload to cater to your strengths and interests. You won't find yourself pigeonholed into one area, unless you want to deep dive into a particular caseload that really lights you up!
   
• Career opportunities via ongoing expansion - We are currently expanding into a new venue at Burleigh Heads and have a few more locations on the horizon. We promote from within, offering opportunities for leadership, supervisory roles and clinical mastery.
   
• Unlimited professional development - You will have an unlimited professional development budget, ensuring you stay at the forefront of paediatric OT in topics that truly interest you. We have a team member undertaking training in Bali this year as part of their unlimited CPD budget!
   
• Grow your clinical skills with extra support – Our expert existing team offer dedicated 1:1 supervision, group supervision, multi-modality case studies and extensive informal support, plus a vast and ever-expanding library of resources to keep your therapy sessions fresh and impactful. See our 5-star Google reviews to learn more about our current team.
   
• We strictly keep work within work hours - Embrace our "no laptops on the lunch table" rule and enjoy your personal time uninterrupted.
   
• Exclusive partnership with Delta Gymnastics - Leverage our unique relationship with this leading gymnastics company to enhance your therapy sessions and outcomes.
   
• Work in a beautiful clinic – Spacious and well-resourced, you will love the homely and welcoming feeling you get when you walk in the door.

Established at the start of 2022, Progress Pathways set out with two goals:

We have maintained our dedication to these goals.

Over our first two years we have built a collaborative team of eight excellent therapists (4 OTs / 4 Speechies) to support our rapidly growing client base of children aged 0-12. These therapists share a belief in family-centred care, good communication and identifying and addressing the ‘why’ behind a child’s presentation.

We've put a lot of thought into the way we work together and how to make it a great experience for everyone. We've got some guiding principles we all use to create a more harmonious workplace such as using intelligent communication and embracing play every day. (We can talk more about these in your interview, or you can have a look at them on our website.)

We are a collaborative tight-knit team, shown by our very low staff turnover of 0% over the last 18 months.

Our team loves the ongoing training and work/life balance, not to mention our fun team activities. Over the past year, we’ve visited Escape Rooms, held karaoke nights, ping pong battles, dance classes and cruised along the Brisbane River, all while indulging in our love for Mexican food and celebrating life's milestones together.

To learn more about Progress Pathways, check out our website: https://progresspathways.com.au/ or read what our customers think about our therapists on our Google reviews.

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE:

Due to an expanding caseload, we are looking for two high-achieving paediatric Occupational Therapists to join our team. We support children aged 0-12 (and their families), so we work with you to design a caseload with an age range that aligns with your experience and areas of interest.
 

You will be supported by your new team to:

• Understand the needs of the families you work with.
• Perform comprehensive assessments.
• Create and implement tailored therapy plans that allow for the development and progress of each child.
• Build effective and meaningful relationships with the families you work with.
   

We give you a lot of autonomy in what you do. You can design the times and shifts that suit you and work in a range of settings including our well-equipped clinic, local educational environments, home visits, and Delta Gym. We’ll support you with an unlimited training budget, so you can continually grow and develop, plus provide future career opportunities (as we promote from within) as we expand the business.
 

A typical day might involve:

• Starting by strategically planning sessions tailored to the unique needs of the families you support.
• Tapping into our extensive resource library to inject creativity and effectiveness into your therapy sessions, ensuring every interaction is impactful.
• Taking a well-deserved break during our communal team lunch from 12:00 - 12:30 PM — a laptop-free zone where you can relax and bond with your colleagues over food and conversation.
• Arranging your client sessions in a way that suits your professional style and personal well-being. Whether you prefer concentrated client blocks or spaced-out appointments, you have the freedom to choose.
• Engaging in continuous learning through shadowing opportunities, weekly team meetings, and regular supervisory sessions — all part of our commitment to your professional growth and support network.
• End your day on time, every time, knowing you've made a significant difference in the lives of those you serve.
   

Progress Pathways is committed to diversity and inclusion, both in the families we serve and within our team. You might be a high achieving recent graduate looking to make a difference with great support, or you might be an experienced professional looking for better working conditions or a more diverse caseload. Whatever the circumstances, this is a fantastic opportunity for those who have excelled in the past and are looking for a new role in a fast-growing, supportive, innovative company.

To Be Successful in This Role You Need:

• Proven Experience: A history of supporting children aged 0-12 in a therapeutic setting, with a preference for candidates who have demonstrated the ability to adapt therapy to meet the unique needs of each child. (Experience range can vary from recent graduates to seasoned therapists, with a minimum of practical experience or placements specifically in paediatric occupational therapy.)
   
• Registration: Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist, with eligibility to work in Queensland, Australia.
   
• Strong communication, relationship-building and collaboration skills: Examples from past roles demonstrating your excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build meaningful relationships with children, families, and team members, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
   
• A demonstrated commitment to continual improvement and learning, as evidenced by regular personal and professional development in past roles.
   
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion: A past history of welcoming and valuing diversity of both clients and other team members.

To learn more about Progress Pathways, check out our website: https://progresspathways.com.au/careers/

You will be applying to Rebecca Winston, Managing Director.

• You can apply directly by uploading your CV via the careers page of our website, or via this job ad.
• Please include “Bec! It’s me you are looking for!” in the subject line, or cover letter.

(Yep, that’s our little trick to sort out the people who blanket send their resume to anyone and everyone, from the folks, like you, who are truly interested in this position.)

Happy to connect confidentially for a no-obligation chat if you are considering your next career move.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

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