Are you seeking a small and caring professional team to really feel a part of?
We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our team in our modern and spacious therapy centre at Christies Beach! The successful applicant will have access to a fully resourced therapy room, a dedicated team of therapists with a shared caseload, regular mentoring from senior therapists and high-quality professional development. Just a short walk from the beach, our clinic is fresh and inviting for staff and clients alike.
Relate Therapy Services was established to provide an inclusive and holistic service to children and their families, as well as adolescents and adults in need of specific therapy services in the areas of Speech Pathology, Counselling and Occupational Therapy. Relate Therapy believes in respect and acceptance of each individual while supporting them empathically to achieve their goals.
Context and Purpose of Position
Relate Therapy Services is currently seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist for either a full time or part-time role (minimum 2 days per week). Experience working across a range of developmental, behavioural and medical conditions as well as working with children on the autism spectrum, and in the area of paediatric feeding is desirable.
The Occupational Therapist is accountable to the Directors of Relate Therapy Services, and is required to work collaboratively with other members of the Relate Therapy Services team (and community agencies as appropriate). The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of high quality, evidence based Occupational Therapy services to clients of Relate Therapy Services and their families. Intervention may be provided to clients in the Relate Therapy Services clinic, school or other related locations where appropriate. As a member of the therapy team the Occupational Therapist will encourage and support team work amongst staff promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement for optimal client service outcomes.
About the practice

Relate Therapy Services is a private practice providing the following health services for children, adolescents and adults:

• Individual consultation and therapy in the domains of Speech Pathology, Counselling and Occupational Therapy
• Group Therapy programs for Social Skills, Language Development & Feeding
• Speech Pathology/Occupational Therapy (SPOT) and occasional multi-disciplinary led groups including Counselling (clinic based)
• Mealtime management plans
• Live music sessions with our composer and Music Director
• Parent Education

Relate Therapy Services offers a friendly and caring small team environment in the southern suburbs of Adelaide, with our purpose built clinic situated within walking distance of the beach, cafes and restaurants at Christies Beach. In addition:

• Our clinic rooms are spacious and welcoming and include therapy gym spaces
• We strongly value personal well-being and this is supported through regular mentoring
• We offer a balanced client load with capped caseload including additional administration time
• Our teamwork environment provides weekly staff meetings and discussions
• Professional development budget for individuals in addition to team PD events is provided

For further information and the job and person specification for this position, please email us or phone on (08) 7480 0138.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Expected hours: No less than 15 per week

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Professional development assistance
• Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor Degree (Preferred)

Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 25/07/2025
Expected Start Date: 01/08/202

• Our clinic rooms are spacious and welcoming and include therapy gym spaces
• We strongly value personal well-being and this is supported through regular mentoring
• We offer a balanced client load with capped caseload including additional administration time
• Our teamwork environment provides weekly staff meetings and discussions
• Professional development budget for individuals in addition to team PD events is provide