Paediatric Occupational Therapist / Speech Therapist

Work in a multi-disciplinary paediatric practice alongside experienced Occupational Therapists and receive the highest standard of support and training.

North Coast Kids is a leading paediatric therapy service located in Grafton on the North Coast of NSW. Grafton is known as the 'Jacaranda City’, which is a beautiful regional town within a 30-45 minute drive to the north coast beaches (Wooli, Minnie Water, Arrawarra and Woolgooga) and Yuraygir National Park. 

We are passionate about delivering quality support that is tailored to individual needs, offering both clinic and mobile services. Our clinic is conveniently located in the centre of Grafton, which provides access to well equipped administration support, clinic rooms and two sensory gyms. 

We believe in implementing evidence-based and neuro-affirming practice. We provide access to a range of standardised assessments and interventions, encouraging our staff to implement therapy that suits the individual needs of the client. Play-based, strength-based, child-led and family-centered approaches are integral to our practice. Empowering therapists and families to understand their child’s strengths and interests to support skill development through intrinsically motivated intervention. 

• Access to reception/admin, clinical supervisor and director support on-site.
• Regular supervision with an experienced lead therapist and on-site support from the multidisciplinary team. 
• We support staff to have flexible work hours and provide additional pay if you are interested in working on Saturday.
• We encourage our staff to aim for an industry average clinical load and encourage our staff to maintain a work-life balance. 
• You will experience working within a multidisciplinary team; with opportunities to be involved in joint therapy services, group case discussions and regular professional development. 

• 2 hours per week of formal supervision/shadowing/co-therapy in your first 3 months.
• We encourage additional learning and training to explore specialisation in your interest areas. 
• Access to regular upskilling/training by providing a yearly professional development budget of $1000. 

• Complete a variety of assessments/reports, which are supported by your clinical lead.
• Provide holistic therapeutic interventions with a key focus on play-based, strength-based and family-orientated approaches.
• Complete necessary progress notes, documentation, and reports.
• Liaise with other professionals e.g. doctors, teachers, other therapists and work colleagues.
• Assist the development and implementation of group and intensive therapy programs.
• Contribute to quality improvement activities, professional development and research.

Essential Criteria:

• Recognised bachelor/masters qualification in relevant field. 
• Professional body registration e.g. SPA / AHPRA
• Professional Liability Insurance.
• Hold/Willingness to obtain: Medicare Provider Number, First Aid, and CPR Certificate, Working with Children Check
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as required.

Desirable Criteria:

• Demonstrates knowledge of disability and child development.
• Experience working with a paediatric population, including a neurodiverse caseload.
• Experience and/or training implementing SI, NDT, Hanen (e.g. It Takes Two To Talk, More than Words), DIR Floortime and Intensive Interaction approaches would be highly regarded. 

• Position available for immediate start
• Part time options available