Senior Occupational Therapist – Full Time ð 7 Weeks Leave Mentoring Supportive Team Leadership Pathways The Opportunity Our team is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join Northern Star Supports (NSS) in Kurri Kurri. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate OT who’s ready to step into a senior role, provide clinical leadership, and contribute to a culture that values collaboration, learning, and genuine support. At NSS, you’re not just part of a team — you help lead it. Why Join NSS? Enjoy the independence of your own work vehicle – available for both professional and personal use Laptop & phone provided Flexible working options – office, community, and home-based Low KPIs – we prioritise quality over quotas Leadership and mentoring opportunities – guide junior staff and shape the next generation of therapists Supportive allied health team – collaborate with OTs, Speech Pathologists, and Intervention Teachers Above-award salary – negotiable based on experience 7 weeks annual leave (5 directed 2 flexible) $1,000 bonus upon completion of 6-month probation — our way of saying thank you for joining the NSS team What You’ll Be Doing Provide high-quality therapy across home, school, and community settings Lead by example — supporting and mentoring junior team members and students Develop and implement evidence-based therapy programs for children and adults Collaborate closely with families and multidisciplinary colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes Contribute to clinical supervision and team development sessions Maintain documentation in line with NDIS and professional standards How We Support You Regular clinical supervision and opportunities to mentor others Leadership support from management who value work-life balance Ongoing Professional Development (PD) and funding for external training Collaborative environment with a transdisciplinary team that truly works together Growth pathways into advanced practice or clinical management roles About You Qualified Occupational Therapist with AHPRA registration Experience in disability, paediatrics, or community-based practice Confident in supporting participants and mentoring junior clinicians Passionate about helping clients achieve independence and meaningful outcomes A team player with excellent communication and organisation skills About NSS Northern Star Supports is a values-driven, family-focused provider offering Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Developmental Teaching, and Support Work across the Hunter Valley. We’re proud of our supportive, down-to-earth culture where staff wellbeing matters just as much as client outcomes . Apply Now If you’re a passionate OT ready to step into a senior role where your experience, leadership, and ideas are valued — we’d love to hear from you.
