Senior OT

We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of amazing kids, teens, and families. As we expand to meet the needs of our growing waitlist, we invite you to become an integral part of our therapist-owned clinic, where our core belief is that a well-supported team is essential for exceptional client care.

Why Playology Clinic?

At Playology Clinic, we blend not-for-profit values with a private practice setting. Providing meaningful and strong support for our team is a non-negotiable at Playology Clinic. We are committed to investing back into our program and team, in order to provide the best work-life we can for our therapists - we know that this has a direct impact on the quality of care that we can provide for our clients.

Beyond our direct client work, we actively collaborate with local community organisations to ensure accessible support for young people and families at risk, fostering a sense of belonging and inclusivity.

This same value-led commitment extends to our team members. We offer flexible work arrangements, including negotiable workdays and hours, catering to both part-time and full-time availability.

A bit more about us

At Playology Clinic, we're committed to creating a nurturing environment where every young person's voice is heard, valued, and celebrated. At the heart of all of our work are our guiding principles of practice:

• Personalised support tailored to individual needs
• Meaningful engagement to connect with each young person and family
• Neuroaffirming philosophy that celebrates diverse minds
• Respectful interactions marked by understanding and empathy
• Family-centered approach, collaborating with parents and caregivers
• Community-focused mindset, striving for positive impact beyond sessions.
• Inclusive environment where diversity is acknowledged and celebrated

Requirements

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Skillfully engage with children, adolescents, and families, delivering top-tier occupational therapy supports that help each person become the best they can be.
• Manage a diverse caseload with a focus on maintaining clinical care standards through assessments, collaborative treatment planning, impactful therapeutic interventions, and seamless integration with the client’s natural environments.
• Where appropriate, build and maintain relationships with key people in a client’s life to optimise service coordination and foster collaboration for seamless and consistent care.
• Actively engage in continuing professional growth within your own role, embracing supervision and participating in both internal and external development opportunities.
• Complete meaningful, timely and professional clinical record keeping and documentation.
• Work within legal and ethical obligations for excellent care.
• Exemplify the principles of Playology’s approach to care.
• Contribute to a culture of collaborative learning by sharing knowledge, supporting team-based problem solving, and (where applicable) mentoring early career therapists as part of our graduate program

About You

Essential:

• Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA, with minimum four years' clinical experience working with children
• Passion for supporting people to become the best they can be
• Ready to deliver exceptional services, including collaborating with those in a client’s natural environment (e.g., home, school) to ensure the transfer of skills from the clinic to real life.
• Commitment to satisfying continuing professional development standards
• Current Working with Children’s Check (Employee) prior to commencement
• Eligibility to work in Australia
• Possess a valid driver's license and access to a car, or alternatively, have transportation plans for safe travel between client locations where required. 

Desirable qualifications/experience:

• Experience working with young people in a range of settings, including their natural environments (e.g. home, school)
• Experience working within an NDIS framework 

Please note that Playology Clinic will complete reference and national police checks as part of the recruitment process. No offers can be made until these have been cleared.