Occupational Therapist – Early Careers at Aspect

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Autism Support, Community-Based Therapy, Positive Behaviour Support, Person-Centred Support, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Case Management, Functional Skill Building

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Company Description Start Your Career with Aspect Therapy: Make a Real Difference from Day One Are you an Early Career Occupational Therapist looking for meaningful work, strong clinical support and a clear pathway to grow your skills? We are currently seeking an Early Career Occupational Therapist to join our Hunter Region team in an itinerant/community-based role. In this position, you will support autistic children, adolescents and adults through community-based therapy services focused on building independence, participation and quality of life. At Aspect Therapy, you’ll be supported to build confidence in your practice while working collaboratively with autistic people and their families to develop practical, everyday skills that make a genuine difference. With a structured early careers program, dedicated supervision and strong mentoring, you’ll have everything you need to develop into a confident, capable clinician—while making a meaningful impact from day one. If you’re passionate about learning, evidence-informed practice and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Job Description Salary & Benefits $81,000 – $120,000 per year FTE (inclusive of super) Plus additional benefits including: Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay Phone and laptop provided Reimbursement of daily work-related kilometres travelled and tolls Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance Early Careers Program & Support At Aspect, we know that starting your career is a big step—so we’ve built a program to support you every step of the way. You’ll benefit from: A comprehensive induction program while you build your caseload A structured early careers training pathway (first 12–18 months) Regular clinical supervision and mentoring Training in Positive Behaviour Support and autism-specific approaches Ongoing monthly professional development sessions A gradual, supported transition to managing your own caseload What You’ll Be Doing Supporting 3–4 participants per day in community settings Working collaboratively with participants and their families/support networks Building practical, functional skills that support everyday life Developing strengths-based, person-centred support strategies Working as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team Unlike private practice, you won’t need to source your own clients—we’ll support you to build a sustainable caseload. Qualifications What You’ll Bring Tertiary qualification in: Occupational Therapy 1–3 years’ experience (or new graduates encouraged to apply) Interest in working with autistic people and neurodivergence Willingness to work in community-based settings AHPRA registration Click here to view the position profile. Additional Information Interested? Click “I’m Interested” to submit your details and complete a short candidate questionnaire. Please attach your resume. Successful candidates will progress through the following stages: Phone screen Interview Pre-employment checks (including references) Verbal offer Formal written offer About Aspect Aspect is Australia’s largest autism-specific service provider, committed to creating a world where Autistic people are recognised, respected and empowered. We are dedicated to increasing the number of Autistic staff and building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, neurodivergent people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.au Department: Individual & Community Services

Responsibilities

Provide community-based therapy to autistic children, adolescents, and adults to improve their independence and quality of life. Work collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary teams to develop strengths-based, person-centred support strategies.