Location
Islington, London (UK-based role with relocation to Tasmania or Northern Territory, Australia)

Hours
Full-time, 5 days a week; weekends off

Salary
Up to $50,000 AUD per annum plus bonus structure and employee benefits

About the Role
Make a life-changing move and grow your career in Australia! Early Start Australia is expanding in Tasmania and the Northern Territory and is seeking passionate Occupational Therapists to join their multidisciplinary teams. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive, fun, and forward-thinking environment delivering evidence-based therapy services across the lifespan. You will provide assessments and interventions tailored to each client’s goals within vibrant, collaborative teams. Leadership roles are also available for those ready to take the next step in their career.

Why Early Start Australia?
We are a national organisation with a local heart, committed to collaboration, continuous learning, and making a genuine difference. Benefits include sponsorship for eligible UK-based therapists, up to $5,000 AUD relocation assistance, rostered CPD hours, annual professional development allowance, flexible leave options (up to 12 weeks per year full-time equivalent), paid parental leave, mental health and wellbeing support, and discounts on health insurance and national retailers.

Why Tasmania?
Affordable cost of living and daily expenses, excellent healthcare career opportunities, exceptional work-life balance with short commutes, walkable and safe cities, natural beauty including pristine beaches, mountains and forests, high-quality healthcare and education, vibrant culture and food scene with renowned weekly markets, and friendly inclusive communities.

Why Northern Territory?
Affordable cost of living, subsidies for utilities and public transport, laid-back lifestyle embracing "NT Time," unique natural beauty and outdoor adventures including Uluru and Kakadu National Park, ideal for hiking, fishing, camping and wildlife experiences, tropical beaches, sunset markets and outdoor cinemas in Darwin, quality healthcare and education, and multicultural inclusive communities with over 100 nationalities represented.

Experience
Experience working as an Occupational Therapist is required. Leadership experience is advantageous for available leadership roles.

About you
- Passionate about client-centred care
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Enthusiastic to work in a multidisciplinary, supportive environment
- Ready to embrace a new lifestyle in Australia with a commitment to professional growth

Qualifications
- Recognised Occupational Therapy qualifications
- Registration with AHPRA or equivalent
- Compliance with relevant checks and certifications including NDIS Workers Screening Check, Working with Children Check, and Police Check