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Role: Occupational Therapy coach

Location: Supporting services across New South Wales South & Australian Capital Territory

Employment Type: 2 Year Fixed Term, Part time; 0.6FTE (22.8hrs 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?

At Goodstart Early Learning, we’re looking for an Occupational Therapist  who’s passionate about early intervention and capacity building — someone who wants to work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators and families to help children thrive in everyday settings. This unique role moves beyond traditional therapy. You’ll coach and collaborate, building the skills of those who support young children every day — and see the difference you make in real time.

 
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:

  • Part-time flexibility (22.8 hrs/week) to fit your lifestyle
  • 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
Click 'Apply Now' and submit your application.
 
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 fmcmillan@goodstart.org.au
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 deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au.
 
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: ALEXANDRIA, SYDNEY || NSW || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time


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