Occupational Therapist

Do you want to make a real difference working at a Not for Profit that offers flexible and purpose driven work with children & families?

If you’re looking for a warm, collaborative workplace where you feel valued, supported and inspired every day, we’d love to welcome you to the Prelude Australia team.

Our transdisciplinary team is dedicated to helping children learn & grow through connection, play and everyday opportunities. If you’re seeking a role where your work truly matters, this is it.

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Amazing supportive team committed to evidence based best practice and putting families first
• Enjoy flexible hours and work from home options so that you can work in a way that works for you.
• Above award salary, salary packaging, novated leasing available
• Additional Parental Leave payment
• Additional 2 weeks leave entitlement
• Additional 2 days of personal & carers leave
• Access to industry leading professional development opportunities
• Access to clinical supervision, coaching and mentoring
• Opportunities to access our GROW Leadership Program
• Opportunities to lead student placements in partnership with the University of Newcastle  
• 24/7 WHS & Wellbeing Support through Sonder
• Helpful support from our experienced and lovely in-house admin team
• Relocation assistance available if living outside of the Hunter Valley

What you bring to the role:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA.
• A passion for delivering evidence based virtual services that offers best practice coaching & capacity building supports to families.
• An excitement for the opportunity to work flexibly across teams providing both face to face supports locally in the Hunter Valley, and virtual supports across NSW.
• Interest in working with children including children living with developmental delay, autism and/or disability.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team, providing consultation to Speech Pathologists and Early Childhood Teachers.
• Friendly, kind and warm personality with great communication skills
• Good time management and planning skills
• Willingness to implement the National Guidelines for Best Practice in Early Childhood Intervention

Special Conditions include: Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening, Private motor vehicle with comprehensive insurance, drivers license, first Aid certificate with CPR

Part Time: Open to contracts for 3 or 4 Days Per Week with min. 2 Days working in the Kurri Kurri and min. 1 Day working virtually (either on site or working from home).

Why Prelude Australia:

Our purpose is simple but powerful: to support a positive future for all children.

Trusted by our community for over 40 years, Prelude Australia is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to supporting children (birth to 12 years) who are living with developmental delay, autism or disability and the families who love them. We provide high quality early childhood intervention and therapy services through the NDIS, Medicare and private pathways, helping children learn & grown in the environments that matter most.

We also work closely with our community to deliver a range of capacity building programs, including Supported Playgroups, and an annual Women in Leadership Fundraising initiatives that strengthen support for local families.

Our team is made up of passionate Early Childhood Teachers, Speech Pathologists, and Occupational Therapists who work together through a transdisciplinary, family-centred approach.

Everything we do is guided by our core values:

• Respect
• Collaboration
• Creating Opportunities

At Prelude Australia, we welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms; culture, language, religion, gender, sexuality, and abilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are proud to build teams that reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve.

To learn more about us visit: www.preludeaustralia.org.au

Any enquiries please contact Sheridan Morton (Service Manager) on 0447 440 967 or Sheridan.M@preludeaustralia.org.au