Full Time Occupational Therapist – Kempsey

Early Connections Kempsey is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their team.

Early Connections Kempsey (formerly Kempsey Early Intervention) is seeking a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join our skilled and transdisciplinary team across the Kempsey Macleay region. If you are looking for flexibility and a supportive workplace with a diverse range of work opportunities, then this role is for you. This position is Permanent Part Time or Full time.

Early Connections Kempsey is the leading service provider within the region, servicing children 0-12yrs with a diagnosed disability or significantly delayed development. Our mission is to provide a quality early childhood intervention service, which works in partnership with families and the community to improve each child’s participation in inclusive mainstream environments in the Kempsey Macleay area.  We are a verified NDIS Service Provider and have been rolled out within this scheme since July 2017.

Why work for us:

• Diverse range of clients with a variety of needs and diagnosis.
• Highly experienced team of Early Intervention Specialist Teachers, Speech Pathologists, Allied Health Assistants, Psychologist and Occupational Therapists.
• Be a part of the Early Connections Alliance (from Taree to Coffs Harbour) and benefit from the knowledge and experience of a vast allied health and education team.
• Work alongside our experienced senior therapists and teachers who can provide supervision and ongoing mentoring if needed.
• Access to professional development opportunities
• Flexible, family-friendly work arrangements
• Flexibility in working hours with the option to take up to 9 weeks paid leave year
• We are an established NDIS provider.

The role:

• Provide assessments, interventions and therapy to children 0-12yrs with a diverse range of disabilities.
• Supporting clients in the home, preschool services and school environments to provide an inclusive model of practice. Early Connections Kempsey has extensive existing relationships within the community.
• Opportunity to work within a transdisciplinary model and to provide consultation to Speech Pathologists, Psychologist, Occupational Therapists and Early Childhood Educators and Families.
• Educational sessions for parents, teachers, preschool staff etc.
• Using digital technology including the Echidna CRM (client record management) system and iPads.

The successful candidate will:

• Have relevant qualifications and be registered with and a current membership with AHPRA.
• Have a commitment to Best Practice in Early Childhood Intervention, inclusive practice and family centred approach to service delivery.
• Have excellent communication and documentation skills using technology effectively
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Experience in disability and paediatrics
• Knowledge or willingness to adopt routine-based therapy strategies to facilitate child development.

Travel is reimbursed and your own car and a current driver’s licence are a pre-requisite for the position. A current Working with Children Check and Police Check is also required.

Location: Kempsey and the Macleay region.

Send Applications to: Applications must address the selection criteria. Send applications to kirstymainey@earlyconnectionskempsey.org.au

Applications close: June 23rd 2025

For a confidential discussion call Kirsty Mainey Tuesday-Friday on (02) 6562 6491.