Role: Occupational Therapist - Goodstart Plus
Location: Central Coast NSW
Employment Type: 2 Year Fixed Term, Part time; 0.9FTE (34.2hrs per week)
Are you seeking a change?
Are you passionate about Inclusion, Early Intervention and the Early Years?
Do you want to amplify your impact and create meaningful change for children?
Not your typical OT job.
Tired of the clinic? Ready to apply your skills where they can create real, lasting change?
As an Occupational Therapist at Goodstart Early Learning, you will work collaboratively with children, families, educators, and centre leaders to support children's learning, development, inclusion, and well-being. You will provide targeted support for children with developmental delays and disabilities, build the capability of educators through coaching and mentoring, create inclusive and sensory-rich learning environments, and assist with early identification, referrals, and transition to school. Working closely with families and external health professionals, you will help ensure every child has the opportunity to participate, thrive, and reach their full potential in early learning settings.
This role supports early learning centres at Goodstart Mannering Park, Goodstart Blue Haven & Goodstart Lake Munmorah, so regular travel between centres is an essential part of the position.
Your Impact:
Implement evidence-informed capacity building approaches to enhance outcomes for children and families within the early learning and care setting.
Work alongside centre directors, educators and other key stakeholders to observe, identify and support the progression of children’s learning, development and well-being.
Use a strengths-based approach, collaborating with educators to develop an inclusion mindset that promotes occupational performance
As a key member of the care team around the child, communicate and engage with families to support the inclusion and participation of their child.
Build linkages with local services and streamline referral pathways into and out of the centre.
Attend and participate in Centre Team meetings and contribute to the development of a strong, cohesive team
Deliver professional development, workshops, and coaching sessions that build the knowledge base and capability of educators
What you’ll do:
Coach and collaborate with educators and families across Goodstart Mannering Park, Goodstart Blue Haven & Goodstart Lake Munmorah
Support children’s development through inclusive, evidence-based strategies
Build strong community and service linkages
Focus on prevention, early support, and long-term impact
Work in natural, real-world early learning settings
What we offer:
Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support both your professional and personal commitments (Negotiated with Management).
Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)
Wellbeing support and health benefits
Tools, training and development that support your growth
A role with purpose – helping children get the best start in life
Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA
Free annual flu shot (optional).
Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work-life balance.
First Nations Support and Cultural Leave.
Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more.
Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes
Gain significant investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training and experiences that will truly enhance the progress and outcomes for children in their earliest years.
About you:
Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy + APHRA Registration
Demonstrated understanding of child development (birth - 5 years)
Experience in coaching, mentoring, and supporting the professional development of others
Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, communication, negotiation and coaching skills to achieve improved outcomes for children and families
Experience working with young children and families, particularly vulnerable children, and families
Understanding of relevant early childhood frameworks and standards
A knowledge of relevant, local family support agencies and/or allied health services
Flexibility and adaptability, and an ability to work effectively as part of a team of Allied Health professionals, Early Childhood Education and Care Professionals, families, and other key stakeholders
Understanding of and ability to apply attachment theory to practice
Ability to document, analyse and report on relevant key performance indicators
Awareness of the opportunities and unique nature of working with children in natural settings
This is your chance to do work that matters — not just for a moment, but for a lifetime.
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How to apply
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We review applications as they're received and encourage you to apply as soon as possible to give yourself the best opportunity to progress through the recruitment process.
Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team via email at
[email protected]
At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email
[email protected] .
If you are a placement agency or external recruiter, please refrain from submitting resumes to Goodstart unless you have a signed staffing agency agreement with us. Goodstart will not be responsible for or pay any placement fees for candidates submitted by agencies that are not approved suppliers. Any resumes received from agencies or external recruiters without an agreement will be reviewed by Goodstart and may be shared with our internal recruiting team for their reference.
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow.
Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all candidates must have or obtain a valid Working with Children Check.
Posting Notes: BLUE HAVEN, CENTRAL COAST || NSW || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time
