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Occupational Therapist

Make a life-changing move and grow your career in Australia!

Are you an Occupational Therapist in the UK ready to make a real impact in a supportive, fun, and forward-thinking environment? Early Start Australia is growing in Tasmania & Northern Territory and we’re on the lookout for passionate professionals to join our growing multidisciplinary teams.

We have exciting opportunities available—including leadership roles for those ready to take the next step in their career.

Why Early Start Australia?

We’re a national organisation with a local heart, delivering evidence-based therapy services across the lifespan. Our teams thrive on collaboration, continuous learning, and making a genuine difference.

What You’ll Enjoy:

• Sponsorship available for eligible UK-based Occupational Therapists
• Up to $5,000 AUD relocation assistance to support your move to Australia
• Full-time 5 days a week, the weekends are yours!
• Leadership opportunities to grow your career
• Generous salary, bonus structure and employee benefits
• Rostered CPD hours and annual PD allowance
• Flexible leave options (up to 12 weeks a year FTE*) and paid parental leave
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Discounts on health insurance and national retailers

 Your Role:

You’ll work in a vibrant, multidisciplinary team delivering assessments and interventions tailored to each client’s goals. Our clinics offer a varied caseload, true flexibility, and a strong culture of support and growth.

What You’ll Bring:

• Recognised Occupational Therapy qualifications and registration (AHPRA or equivalent)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A passion for client-centred care
• Compliance with relevant checks and certifications
  • NDIS Workers Screening Check
  • Working with Children Check
  • Police Check

Why Tasmania?

• Affordable cost of living & daily expenses
• Great career opportunities in the Healthcare industry
• Exceptional work life balance – short commutes, Tasmania’s cities are walkable, safe & community oriented
• Natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle – pristine beaches, mountains and forests
• High quality healthcare & education
• Vibrant culture & food scene – weekly markets renowned for fresh seafood
• Friendly, inclusive communities

Why Northern Territory?

• Affordable cost of living
• Utilities & transport – subsidies available for electricity, water and public transport
• Laid back lifestyle & work life balance – embrace “NT Time” – a relaxed, stress free approach to daily living
• Unique natural beauty & outdoor adventures – home to Uluru, Kakadu National Park and the Outback
• Ideal for hiking, fishing, camping and wildlife experiences
• Darwin offers tropical beaches, sunset markets and outdoor cinemas
• Quality healthcare & education
• Multi cultural and Inclusive communities – over 100 nationalities represented

Ready to take your career—and your lifestyle—to the next level?
Apply now and let’s talk about your future in Australia.

If you are interested, please reach out to Nancy at ncovic@ingeus.co.uk.