Occupational Therapist

At Sunshines – Eat Speak Move, we’re more than a workplace. We’re a team of passionate professionals who Connect, Inspire, and Achieve, together.

We know that finding the right workplace takes time, and so it should. That’s why we invite you to connect with us before committing to an interview. Let’s have a casual chat to make sure our vision matches your goals, and that you’ll feel right at home with our values, expectations, and endless opportunities for growth.

Why Join Sunshines?

Connect:
You’ll work in a genuinely supportive, multidisciplinary team alongside Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants and Client Care Coordinators. Collaboration is part of our DNA and we’re all about working together to wrap care around each individual and their village.

Inspire:
We work with people of all ages and across a wide range of abilities, tailoring support to each client’s unique needs and goals. Whether you're passionate about early intervention, neurodiversity affirming practice, youth mental health, assistive technology, or adult rehab; we’ll support you to follow your passion. Our Career Development Framework gives you the freedom to grow into your interest areas and explore leadership, education, or advanced clinical roles.

Achieve:
We offer real, everyday support so you can do your best work:

• Clinic based sessions are preferred, but we also support home, school, community, or telehealth delivery if that suits your style
• You’ll receive dedicated supervision and daily access to clinical leaders, so you’re never flying solo
• Our Client Care Team handles scheduling, communication, and logistics, so you can focus on what you’re great at; therapy and connection

Freedom to Work the Sunshine Way

At Sunshines – Eat Speak Move, we believe in supporting you to show up as your best self, every day. That means creating space for you to shape your own rhythm. Whether it’s in-clinic, online, or out in the community, you’re free to do what fills your cup and fuels your impact.

Here’s how we make it work:

• Flexibility, Always: Enjoy flexible hours and the ability to plan your day the way you desire because balance matters.
• Clear & Kind KPIs: Realistic, sustainable monthly goals that support your growth without the burnout.

We trust you to work in a way that works for you and we’re here to back you every step of the way

What You’ll Receive (as a Minimum):

We want you to love coming to work. Here’s what we offer from day one:

• 4 weeks of annual leave and 10 days of personal/carer’s leave
• Paid parental leave 
• Above award wages
• Uncapped professional development allowance
• Regular, protected, and meaningful supervision time
• Daily in clinic support from leaders and peers
• A confidential wellbeing support service for personal, family, or work related matters (with matched access to qualified mental health professionals)
• Tiered salary framework that recognises both experience and the everyday effort you bring
• iPad and/or laptop, all therapy resources provided, and access to multiple online clinical platforms
• Client Care Team support so you can focus on intervention while we handle the rest
• Monthly team socials like pottery, go karting, Turkish lamp making and more
• Employee of the Month recognition
• Pathways to grow via our Career Development Framework across Clinical, Education, and Leadership streams

Requirements

General Role Expectations:

As a Sunshines Occupational Therapist, you’ll:

• Deliver evidence based, person centred therapy to clients
• Work in an age group you are passionate about (we support individuals across the lifespan)
• Support developmental and functional goals such as sensory processing, regulation, daily living skills, independence, and meaningful participation
• Work collaboratively with families, educators, support workers, and other professionals
• Complete thorough assessments, documentation, and progress reviews
• Actively participate in supervision, team meetings, and internal/external PD
• Uphold and embody the values of Connect, Inspire, and Achieve

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified Occupational Therapist (new grads and experienced clinicians welcome!)
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative, values driven team
• Registration with AHPRA (or working towards it)
• A therapist who values whole person care and brings energy, compassion, and a growth mindset