Role: Senior Neurodivergent or Neuroaffirming Occupational Therapist (Maternity Leave Contract)

🌈 Neurodivergent or Neuroaffirming OT? You Belong Here.
We're hiring: Senior OT – Maternity Leave Cover (Sept 2025 start)

📍 Deakin, ACT | 🗓️ 12-Month Contract | ⏰ Flexible Hours & Structure

At Together OT, we don’t just say we’re neuroaffirming—we live it. Our team includes neurodivergent OTs, AHAs, and leaders. We create a workplace where stimming is welcome, support is individualised, and flexibility is real (not just a buzzword).

We’re looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join us for a 12-month maternity leave role starting September 2025. You’ll be working with incredible neurodivergent kids using play, connection, and creative tools—with systems and team support that actually make it sustainable.

🧠 What makes Together OT different?

✨ A proudly neurodivergent team
✨ Daily planning breaks to reduce cognitive load
✨ Optional WFH for planning/reporting days
✨ AHA support to help you focus on the best parts of therapy
✨ Clear policies that reduce ambiguity and overwhelm
✨ Gentle, human supervision and team communication

🎯 We’d love to hear from you if you:

✔ Identify as neurodivergent or want to work in a neuroaffirming setting
✔ Value flexibility, structure, and support
✔ Use play-based and trauma-informed approaches
✔ Want to work in a team that actually understands your brain

📬 Apply by sending your CV + a short note to info@together-ot.com.au
💬 Want to ask questions or check if it’s a good fit before applying? Reach out for a neurodivergent-friendly chat.

Apply for this position

If you are passionate about paediatric healthcare and are looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and fun team, we would love to hear from you.  To apply for this position please upload the following:

  • Your Curriculum Vitae

  • A short video of no longer than 5 minutes, answering the following question:

You have a session with a 6-year-old for handwriting. 

How would you prepare for the session?

How would you adapt the to meet the needs of the child when they arrive dysregulated?  You have access to a boardgame, ball, fidgets, pen, paper, crashmat, wobble cushion and a hallway.

Please contact Christy Vagg, Director, on 6189 4850 if you have any questions.