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  2. Early Start Australia

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Occupational Therapist

Join Early Start Australia - Where your career makes a real difference!

Are you passionate about helping children thrive and supporting families to flourish? At Early Start Australia (ESA), we’re not just offering a job, we’re inviting you to be part of a purpose-driven team that transforms lives every day.

With 46 clinics across the country and a team of 600+ professionals, we proudly support over 28,000 families nationwide. Now, we’re looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our warm and welcoming team in Preston, VIC

Why choose ESA?

We believe in creating a workplace where you feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow. Here’s what sets us apart:

  1. Work-life balance: Enjoy up to 12 weeks of leave per year, including all school holidays
  2. Structured training & development: Access tailored programs to support your clinical and leadership growth.
  3. Ongoing CPD: Annual CPD allowance and in-house training led by industry-leading clinicians
  4. Diverse caseloads: Choose your focus: NDIS, private, or school-based services.
  5. Collaborative culture: Work alongside a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-impact therapy.
  6. Relocation support: Moving from interstate or overseas? Receive up to $5,000 relocation bonus.
  7. Competitive salary: Your skills and experience are recognised and rewarded.
  8. Career progression: Access mentorship, leadership pathways, and our exclusive Leadership Academy.
  9. Values-driven workplace: We live by our values: family, inclusivity, integrity, innovation, best practice, and fun!

What we're looking for:

You’re a qualified Occupational Therapist with:

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications and professional registrations
  • A passion for making therapy engaging, meaningful, and fun
  • Experience working with children and/or individuals with disabilities
  • Up-to-date compliance checks (or willingness to obtain)

Ready to make a difference?

If you're ready to build a fulfilling career while making a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and become part of a team that’s changing lives — one child, one family at a time.

Early Start Australia places a high priority on the principles of respect, equity and diversity. As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

Join us as we continue to enable better lives!

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