Occupational Therapist | KU Children's Services, Sutherland

Looking to join an experienced NFP & Early Years provider?

Exciting opportunities available for Allied Health professionals looking to make a difference!

KU Children’s Services (KU) is excited to announce an expansion to the services and programs we offer for children and families in the Sutherland Shire community. Building on the success of our new community-based Kindergarten, we are looking to continue to roll out our Early Childhood Intervention programs and services to the local community.

About Us

KU’s Early Childhood Intervention and Allied Health teams are an integral part of KU’s commitment to delivering high quality early childhood education and support programs.

We are a registered NDIS Provider and are currently expanding our existing teams. We are looking for passionate and qualified early intervention professionals to join us in making a difference in the lives of young children and their families.

If you would like to work for an ethical NFP, be valued as a professional, working in a supportive and inclusive environment, find out more about KU Children’s Services here:

• Vision, Values and Strategy
• Early Childhood Intervention and Allied Health Programs

The Setting

Our Shire service, co-located at KU Sutherland Preschool and Family Centre offers a welcoming environment for therapy and early intervention. You’ll work alongside our dynamic and nurturing local team.

What We Offer

• Part-time Permanent opportunity
• Manageable caseloads + Paid Administration time with dedicated administration support
• Limited travel + Flexible working arrangements
• Individualised professional development opportunities
• Tailored supervision and support options

About You

Start your career with confidence through KU’s supportive and structured graduate program. You’ll be guided by experienced professionals and surrounded by a team that’s passionate about making a difference.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Occupational Therapist who is committed to helping make a difference in the lives of young Australians. Ideal candidates will have

• A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy
• Working with children Check 
• Registration with AHPRA
• Experience in paediatric therapy and early childhood intervention
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A proactive and compassionate approach to care
• Current drivers’ license and use of a comprehensively insured, registered motor vehicle
• Senior First Aid Certificate
• NDIS Worker Check or willing to obtain
• A Medicare Provider number or willing to obtain

How to Express Your Interest

Click the 'APPLY NOW' button to submit your CV, and we’ll reach out for a personalised conversation on how you can become a vital part of our team.

To find out more about this opportunity please call Lisa, Allied Health Manager on 0437 038 855 or email Careers@KU.com.au (applications are not accepted via this email).

Join us and make a lasting impact on the lives of children in our community!

KU Children’s Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children.

KU is a sensitive employer, and the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability is of utmost importance.

KU is a NDIS Registered Provider, supporting children and families through the early childhood approach.