Description

Make a real difference for kids and families in Far North Queensland
Help children reach their potential. Work alongside a passionate multidisciplinary team delivering life-changing therapy services in one of Australia's most beautiful regions.

ATS is a registered NDIS provider and delivers therapeutic services across a range of funding streams - including WorkCover QLD, Comcare, NIISQ, private health and as an Associated Provider for aged care. This means you'll gain broad clinical experience across diverse client groups and funding models, all within a single, well-supported practice.

Why you'll love working at ATS

• Established & growing clinic – Join a team of 45+ professionals across North Queensland with a strong reputation 
• Genuine multidisciplinary support – Collaborate daily with Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, PBS Practitioners and other OTs
• Strong Professional development that's real – Structured individual clinical supervision, dedicated manager support, group training (lunch & learns with the whole team & discipline specific monthly meetings), individual professional development allowance and time off for extended development and access to our Quality of Care Board for clinical guidance and frameworks
• Work-life balance – 3 days per week with flexibility to build a schedule that works for you and your clients. Develop to 3, 4 or 5 days if that meets your preferences.
• Meaningful caseload – Primarily paediatric NDIS clients, with a focus on quality. OTs with hybrid interests are encouraged to apply - we also support adult and aged care clients across a range of funding streams.
• Cairns lifestyle – Reef, rainforest, and a relaxed pace of life right on your doorstep
  About the role
  As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist in our Cairns clinic, you'll deliver high-quality therapy services to children, their families, carers and support networks. You'll work both in-clinic and in the community (homes, schools, early childhood centres) depending on client needs.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Conducting comprehensive paediatric assessments (e.g., sensory processing, fine/gross motor, self-care, school readiness, functional capacity)
• Developing individualised therapy plans, goals and intervention strategies in collaboration with families
• Writing clear, timely reports within company timeframes
• Delivering evidence-based intervention across clinic, home, school and community settings
• Collaborating with families, educators, support workers and other health professionals to achieve the best outcomes for each child
• Contributing to the development of specialist resources, training and information programs for families and support agencies
• Maintaining accurate client records and documentation in line with NDIS Practice
• Standards and company procedures
• Supervising Allied Health Assistants where applicable

At least 70% of your calendar time will be dedicated to client-facing, billable service delivery.

Requirements

What you'll bring
Essential:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy from a recognised university
• Current AHPRA registration
• Experience (or a strong interest) in paediatric occupational therapy
• Current Yellow Card (Disability Worker Screening) or willingness to obtain
• Current and unrestricted driver's licence
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - written and verbal
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• A genuine passion for working with children and families
• Commercially aware approach - understanding the importance of financial viability in a private practice setting

Desirable:

• Experience working within the NDIS
• Familiarity with common paediatric assessment tools
• Experience delivering services in regional or remote communities

What we offer

• A supportive, values-driven team that genuinely cares about clinician wellbeing
• Structured clinical supervision and professional development pathways
• Access to quality supervisors for clinical guidance
• A well-established client base with strong referral networks in the Cairns region
• Flexible work arrangements within a 3-day part-time structure
• A sensory-friendly paediatric clinic environment with quality resources and assessment tools

Important information
Location: Cairns, QLD - this is an on-site role.
Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (days negotiable)
Travel: Occasional travel within the Cairns region to deliver community-based services. There are potential opportunities for outreach where interested.