- 12-month full-time contract based on Gubbi Gubbi land in Caboolture
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$46.69 p/h - $55.01 p/h + Super + Salary Packaging (salary dependent on qualifications and experience)
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Meaningful work with flexible, hybrid work options
Who We Are
At Benevolent, we believe every person deserves to live life on their own terms, with dignity, respect and a sense of belonging. For over two centuries, as Australia's first charity, this belief has shaped who we are and how we work.
As a not-for-profit, independent and non-religious organisation, we are a practice-led organisation, our work is grounded in evidence and strengths-based approaches that place people at the centre of everything we do. We walk alongside individuals, families and communities, upholding rights, amplifying voices and advocating for safer, more inclusive systems where people can thrive.
Your Opportunity
Join our Early Childhood Approach (ECA) team as an Early Intervention Occupational Therapist and make a meaningful impact for children aged 0-6 years with developmental delays and their families. We embrace a relationship-based approach, fostering strong connections with families to support each child's unique journey. Utilising the key-worker model, you will be the primary point of contact, ensuring consistent and family centred care. Our work is short term, sessions are community based and occur across a 3-month span. You will be supporting a culturally diverse clientele and part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team of Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Early Childhood Educators.
How You Will Contribute
As an Early Intervention Occupational Therapist you will:
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Perform functional assessments for young children to determine appropriate supports.
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Collaborate with families and trans-disciplinary teams to implement individualised intervention plans.
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Provide direct Occupational Therapy services in both individual and group settings.
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Support families, educators, and professionals in creating inclusive environments and staying updated on best practices.
Your Benefits
We support our people to live their best lives, with benefits that support your wellbeing, growth and lifestyle. Here are some of the key benefits, and we'd love to tell you more.
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Salary Packaging & Perks - Maximise your take-home pay with up to $15,900 in salary packaging including entertainment and vehicle packaging options to suit your lifestyle, corporate rates/discount with selected partners.
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Flexibility & Wellbeing - Enjoy hybrid work options, monthly ADOs (12 extra days off per year for full time staff), Fitness Passport access, EAP support, and the option to purchase additional leave.
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Recognition & Growth - Competitive pay, Benevolent You Make a Difference recognition program, service rewards, long service leave after 5 years, supportive performance and career check in’s and tailored professional development opportunities.
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Cultural Inclusion - Dedicated cultural leave and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, including leadership pathways and networking groups.
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Employee Networks - Connect through our diverse, employee-led networks that celebrate diversity and foster connection and allyship across shared experiences and identities
Your Skills and Experience
We want you to be successful in your new role! This means you'll have:
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Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy (essential).
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Registration with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (essential).
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Experience working with young children with developmental delays or disability and their families is preferred.
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Openness to work in an innovative, dynamic and relationally informed early intervention model.
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Knowledge of early childhood intervention principles and best practice.
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Current drivers' license, willingness/ability to travel to clients (pool cars provided).
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Current Blue Card.
This role aligns with the capability requirements of Individual Contributor level. Please see the Capability Framework attached to this advert to discover essential skills, values and behaviours required at this level.
Ready to make a difference?
Click 'APPLY' to send your resume and a 1-page cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
Need more information or have questions? Feel free to reach out to Serena on 0479 185 053 for a friendly, confidential discussion.
Our Commitment
At Benevolent we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and to providing a culturally safe workplace for all. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, including LGBTIQA+, neurodivergent and people with disabilities, and those from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, to strengthen our ability to deliver inclusive and responsive services to the communities we support.
We recognise and value the cultural knowledge, lived experience and community connections that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples bring, and welcome applications from individuals across all cultures, identities and lived experiences.
