About the Position

We are excited to welcome a part-time [0.6FTE] Occupational Therapist to our Adelaide Integrated Therapy Service Team! In this rewarding role, you’ll support children and families through evidence-informed interventions, standardised and play-based assessments, and meaningful parent coaching. Your work will help children build confidence and skills in areas such as self-care, motor development, play, and emotional and sensory regulation. By delivering thoughtful, high-quality therapeutic care and forming strong, trusting partnerships with caregivers, you’ll play an important role in creating positive, lasting outcomes for children and young people impacted by trauma.

• Level 6 SCHCADS Award.
• Salary range: $110,110 - $114,984 (pro-rata) + Superannuation.
• Part-time [0.6FTE], permanent opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-informed occupational therapy to support children, young people and their families impacted by trauma.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with caregivers and work collaboratively to embed therapeutic strategies across home, school and community settings.
• Assess, plan and implement individualised interventions (including assistive technology where needed) to achieve meaningful client goals.
• Collaborate closely with the Integrated Therapy Service team, stakeholders and community partners to drive positive therapeutic and psychosocial outcomes.

Please read the full position description under the relevant vacancy or see the position description attached below.

About You

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, with professional OT AHPRA registration (required), and a membership with Occupational Therapy Australia (desirable).
• Demonstrate at least two (2) years’ experience working with children, young people and their families who have been impacted by trauma or experienced abuse and neglect, or at least two (2) years’ experience working in similar roles.
• Eligibility to work in Australia (proof of eligibility required), including holding or obtaining required checks (Working with Children Check or professional exemption, NDIS worker screening check).
• Current driver’s licence.

About Act for Kids

Act for Kids is a for-purpose organisation that delivers evidence-based support services to children and families who have experienced or are at risk of harm. Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we are united by a single purpose to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives and thrive.

You will have access to:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + an additional $2,650 for meals/entertainment.
• Extra leave, including wellbeing days, study, exam, and pet leave.
• Fitness Passport including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling and wellbeing portals.
• Ongoing professional development through our annual PD fund and structured support.
• Flexible work arrangements and a team that truly values what you bring.

Make a difference every day in a values-led organisation. We’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community built on shared values: Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative. We’re proud to be recognised for our commitment to inclusion as Inclusive Employer 2023–24 and 2025–26 by the Diversity Council Australia.

How to Apply

Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application. Applications will be reviewed as received, therefore, please apply as soon as possible before the closing date.

Please include:

• Resume
• Cover letter addressing the key responsibilities of the role.

If you require any adjustments or support to participate in the recruitment process equitably, we encourage you to reach out to the contact person below. Your information will be treated confidentially.

We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all backgrounds and identities.

Contact

For more information, please contact Daniel Moss (Clinical Services Manager): 0438 387 431 or [email protected] using the subject line: Occupational Therapist - Marden enquiry via EthicalJobs.