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Experienced Occupational Therapist – Full Time or Part Time
If you're looking to reclaim balance, work flexibly, and grow professionally in a supportive and well-resourced environment—this is the opportunity for you.
Why NextPath?
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Flexible work arrangements – design your schedule around your life, with a realistic billable target of 5 hours/day
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Generous leave – enjoy 8 weeks of paid holidays per year, aligned with school holidays
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Competitive salary + salary packaging options
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Supportive, professional culture – work with a caring, diverse team that values collaboration and empathy
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Ongoing development – access generous PD, supervision, and career growth opportunities
About the Role
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Provide therapy to children and young adults with developmental delays and disabilities
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Deliver services across our Mater Dei programs + schools, clinic, and in community settings
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Lead or contribute to group programs (e.g., social skills, school readiness)
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Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experienced clinicians
What You’ll Bring
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Occupational Therapy qualification + AHPRA registration
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Experience supporting children or young adults with disabilities
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Strong communication, time management, and tech skills
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WWCC, NDIS Worker Check, CPR Certificate, Driver’s Licence
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A commitment to lifelong learning and team collaboration
This role is ideal for experienced therapists seeking flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful work in a supportive environment.
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Position Description: [Click here]
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Learn more: nextpath.org.au | Facebook | Instagram
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Contact: Vanessa Black – 02 4654 8727
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Apply: Send your CV and application form to hr@materdei.org.au
Applications close: Monday 14 July 2025
We're Hiring! Experienced Occupational Therapist - NextPath Assessment & Therapy
Therapists - Expressions of Interest!
NextPath Assessment & Therapy (part of the Mater Dei Organisation) is seeking Expressions of Interest from qualified Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to join our supportive and experienced team! New graduates and early career therapists are encouraged to reach out.
Full time availability is preferred but applicants interested in part time opportunities are also encouraged to contact us.
Learn more about our service here:
facebook.com/NextPathMaterDei/
We are a multidisciplinary team including Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Allied Health Assistants dedicated to providing strengths based, evidence based and individualised therapy support to children and young adults.
At NextPath, we work with children and young adults with developmental delays and disabilities. We specialise in working with individuals with intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorders and other diagnoses.
There are a range of opportunities to provide support to younger children, work with primary and high school aged children and also to support young adults as they transition from High School to the workforce and/or community. We provide therapy supports to children attending Mater Dei Preschool and Mater Dei School (K-12), as well as support Young Adults in our NextPath Continuous Learning Program.
We also provide a range of other services to clients and families in the community, including diagnostic and therapy assessments, individual therapy sessions in the clinic or via telehealth and outreach to schools/childcare centres.
We also offer a range of group therapy sessions, including social skills groups, school readiness groups, and Alert groups. We are also supported by an Allied Health Assistant, who provides great support across all disciplines.
Our therapists work out of the beautiful Mater Dei grounds at Camden. Our therapy rooms and sensory gyms are extremely well resourced. Therapists have access to professional development opportunities and work in a highly supportive environment with experienced therapists. Group supervision and multidisciplinary collaboration are scheduled fortnightly and additional supervision or support is always available.
What We Look For
Essential
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A relevant Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy qualification
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CPSP Certified Practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia/AHPRA registration for Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists
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Clinical/practical experience working with children or young adults with developmental delays or disabilities
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A valid Working With Children Check
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A current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain as part of the employment process
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Current Australian Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable car
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Ability to work effectively and independently as part of a multidisciplinary team
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Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication skills
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Well-developed computer literacy
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Excellent time management skills
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Willingness to engage in supervision and professional development opportunities
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A current CPR Certificate (no older than 12 months).
What we can offer you
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Employment 44 weeks per annum (school terms), with 8 weeks paid leave (during school holidays) + flexible working arrangements
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Attractive remuneration package + salary packaging to further increase take home pay
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Working with an experienced and innovative team of professional Therapists, who are supportive, friendly and fun!
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Ongoing supervision and mentoring
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Computer and access to fleet cars for outreach services
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Access to well-resourced therapy rooms
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Admin and NDIS funding teams to reduce administrative load
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Access to ongoing, funded Professional Development
Interested? We'd love to hear from you!
If you would like to express your interest in future career opportunities at NextPath Assessment & Therapy, please contact us on (02) 4654 8727 or send us an email to admin@nextpath.org.au