Senior Occupational Therapist

    Senior Occupational Therapist | Darwin, NT   Lead. Mentor. Make a Difference. Looking for a role where you can combine meaningful clinical work with leadership and career growth? At Early Start Australia, you'll support children and families to achieve life-changing outcomes while mentoring clinicians, leading best practice and growing your career within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Why Darwin? Enjoy a lifestyle that's hard to beat, with year-round sunshine, short commutes, affordable living and easy access to Kakadu, Litchfield and some of Australia's most spectacular outdoor adventures. Darwin offers a unique opportunity to build your career while experiencing a relaxed tropical lifestyle and making a real impact in local and remote communities. The Role As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will: - Manage a diverse paediatric caseload across clinic, home, school and community settings. - Deliver evidence-based assessments and therapy programs. - Work closely with families, educators and allied health professionals to achieve meaningful outcomes. - Mentor and supervise graduate and early-career clinicians. - Lead case discussions, peer learning and clinical development activities. - Support complex cases, quality improvement initiatives and service innovation. - Contribute to specialised programs, parent workshops and team development.  What You'll Bring - Occupational Therapy qualification and AHPRA registration. - Experience delivering paediatric or early intervention services. - Strong clinical reasoning, communication and report-writing skills. - Experience mentoring or supporting other clinicians. - Passion for helping children and families thrive.  What You'll Get - Flexible work arrangements and wellbeing support - Competitive salary + bonus opportunities - CPD allowance of $1500 and 3 paid professional development leave days - Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave - Up to 12 weeks annual leave a year (purchased leave) - Access to a fleet car - Leadership training - Access to Heidi Health which is an Australian-developed solution, created by therapists for therapists. From capturing therapy sessions to producing detailed notes and reports, Heidi ensures accuracy and efficiency every time. - Registration and professional membership support - Relocation assistance up to $5,000 (where applicable) - Dedicated admin support - Leadership development and national career pathways through the APM Group  About Us Early Start Australia helps children and young people reach their full potential through evidence-based allied health services. As part of the APM Group, you'll join a global organisation of more than 16,000 people united by a shared purpose: enabling better lives.   Ready for your next adventure? Apply today or contact Ayesha Din on 0461 101 104 for a confidential discussion.   Early Start Australia | Helping children thrive. Supporting clinicians to excel.