Description

Are you a paediatric OT who went into this profession to make a real difference  - not to drown in paperwork and feel disconnected from the reason you started?

At Jump Up For Kids, we do things differently.

We are a small, specialised paediatric OT service that believes nature is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. We combine evidence-based Occupational Therapy with outdoor and natural environments to support children to thrive in a busy, modern world that often works against healthy development.

If you love being outdoors, value quality over quantity, want to work in a genuinely supportive team, and are craving job satisfaction again, this role might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

Jump Up For Kids is a specialised child development service supporting children and the people who care for them to become healthy, happy and capable adults.

We primarily support children funded through the NDIS, however our model is intentionally designed to prioritise intervention, connection and outcomes, not excessive admin. We actively work to protect our therapists from burnout so you can focus on what matters—meaningful therapy and relationships.

Our approach is:

• Child-centred and family-focused
• Strengths-based and positive
• Holistic and evidence-informed
• Grounded in nature and real-life environments

What makes this role different:

• A small, like-minded team who genuinely enjoy working together
• A culture that values laughter, creativity and innovation
• Space to do therapy properly - not rushed, not cookie-cutter
• Real impact for children and families
• Opportunities to upskill, specialise and progress in areas you’re passionate about
• Regular supervision and mentorship from experienced clinicians

What we offer:

• Salary aligned with the QLD Health, Health Practitioner Pay Scale
• Generous professional development allowance
• Regular supervision and support
• A workplace that actively prioritises therapist wellbeing
• Flexibility and autonomy within a supportive framework
• A role where you can be yourself, have fun, and do your best work

Requirements

We are looking for Occupational Therapists who:

• Love being outdoors, active and having fun at work
• Are confident delivering assessment and therapy in clinic, home and community settings
• Have experience working with children with:
  • Developmental delays and disorders
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • ADHD
  • Genetic conditions
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
  • Dysgraphia
• Have experience administering and interpreting standardised assessments
• Can develop client- and family-centred SMARTER goals and intervention plans
• Are familiar with NDIS funding requests, documentation and processes.

Great Jump Up OT's are:

• Passionate about helping children with diverse abilities become their best selves
• Curious, reflective and committed to ongoing learning
• Excellent communicators (written and verbal)
• Organised, motivated and able to work autonomously
• Innovative and open to doing things differently
• Ready to have a good laugh and enjoy coming to work.

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
• Current AHPRA registration
• Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance
• Current Working With Children Check
• Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle
   

If you’re looking for a role where you can practice OT the way it was meant to be practiced, surrounded by people who care deeply about children, families and each other—we’d love to hear from you.