Occupational Therapist

First Steps Psychology | Hastings, Mornington Peninsula

We're growing and are looking for an Occupational Therapist who wants more than just another job.

At First Steps Psychology, we believe exceptional client care starts with exceptional staff care. Rather than expecting clinicians to fit into a rigid business model, we build roles around our team members' strengths, interests and the lifestyle they want to live.

🌿 A unique workplace. Work from our beautiful 4-acre property in Hastings, surrounded by nature.

🐐 Therapy beyond four walls. Our property is home to goats, chickens, guinea pigs, veggie gardens and peaceful outdoor spaces that create wonderful opportunities for connection, regulation and play.

💚 A workplace that genuinely values its people. You'll be part of a supportive, collaborative team where you're respected, encouraged and well looked after.

✨ Your role is built around you. Whether your passion is paediatrics, adults, mental health, sensory processing, functional capacity assessments, assistive technology or another area of practice, we'll work with you to build a caseload that reflects your interests wherever possible.

⏰ Real flexibility. Prefer an early start and early finish? Like a later start? Want to work a condensed week? Interested in weekend work? We have the flexibility and client demand to accommodate a range of working arrangements that suit your lifestyle.

📚 Support to thrive. We encourage professional development, collaboration and ongoing learning, giving you the opportunity to develop your clinical interests and grow your career.

🌱 Quality over quotas. We don't believe great clinicians should be defined by unrealistic KPIs or excessive billable expectations. Our focus is on providing exceptional care, maintaining sustainable workloads and supporting our team to enjoy long, fulfilling careers.

You'll have the opportunity to work with children, adolescents and adults, with the flexibility to shape your caseload around the populations and presentations you enjoy most.

Depending on your interests, your role may include:

• Functional assessments

• Sensory processing and regulation

• Emotional regulation and executive functioning

• Fine and gross motor skill development

• Activities of daily living and independence

• Assistive technology and equipment recommendations

• Parent, family and caregiver coaching

• School, workplace and community visits

• Group programs

• Are an AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist

• Are passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care

• Value collaboration, kindness and lifelong learning

• Want to work in a supportive team where your wellbeing matters just as much as the people you support

If you're ready to join a practice where you'll be supported to do your best work—and enjoy coming to work each day—we'd love to hear from you. Send your CV and a cover letter outlining your interests and experience, or get in touch for a confidential chat.