Occupational Therapist

About Lifestart

Lifestart was founded in 1996 by a group of eight families who believed kids with disability deserved better support. Today, we operate out of eleven offices throughout NSW and support over 10,000 children and young people, their families and their carers across Australia. It's a success we're proud of because it is a success built on lived experience and a genuine desire to change lives for the better.

Our Therapy and Behaviour Support team partners with families to provide tailored therapy supports, helping children and young people achieve their goals and thrive in their communities. We are a dedicated group of allied health and behaviour support professionals driven by making a lasting impact.

About the Role

We are seeking Occupational Therapists to join our Western Sydney team supporting families across the Blacktown LGA. Our office is located in Baulkham Hills.

You will provide person and family-centred intervention and support for children and young people with disabilities or development delay, and their families. You will provide supports flexibly at Lifestart sites, in homes, schools, the community and online.

We have both full and part-time opportunities available, with flexible working to suit your lifestyle – it is highly desirable if you are available to work until 6pm.

Responsibilities include:

Work alongside children, young people and their families to set goals, develop strategies and support their implementation

Empower our clients and families to develop independence in areas such as self-care and everyday routines, sensory processing, play and motor skills, emotional regulation and inclusion in chosen activities and settings

Opportunity to develop specialist areas of interest such as prescription of Assistive Technology and minor Home Modifications, Sensory Processing and Emotional Regulation

Provide support to families through a keyworker model of practice and parent coaching

Opportunity to support families though group programs such as Toilet Training workshops, Transition to School and High School and other interest-based groups.

About You - Skills and Experience

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Qualification in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration

Minimum 2+ years' experience as an OT

Experience working with children and young people, with disabilities is desirable

Experience and/or interest in using person and family centred, strength-based approaches

Highly organised, and able to work with technology in a changing environment

Understanding of inclusion, cultural sensitivities and the needs of diverse communities

Fully vaccinated for the Covid-19 Virus (3 doses) or accepted medical exemption certificate

Current driver's licence and use of own car

Why Join Lifestart?

You'll be joining a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team where your contributions are valued. In addition, we offer:

Competitive salary plus superannuation, leave loading and ability to increase your take-home pay with salary packaging

Additional leave benefits including an extra week of paid leave in December, one week of extra personal leave, and cultural/ceremonial leave

Flexible working conditions, including hybrid options

Access to novated vehicle leasing, travel allowances & expense reimbursement

A strong focus on employee wellbeing, and career succession in both clinical and leadership roles

Access to structured professional development, supervision, and peer support

Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families

Apply Now

We will be actively reviewing applications as they are received, so early submission is encouraged. Please include your resume and a cover letter expressing your suitability for the role.

For further information please see our website www.lifestart.org.au/careers or contact a member of the Recruitment Team atcareers@lifestart.org.au.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming people with disability or lived experience, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI+ community and those people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to our team. When you join Lifestart, we will value each individual's unique contribution.

We are currently not accepting introductions by recruitment agencies.