02/04/2026
Hiring - Occupational Therapist | Speech Pathologist
Are you a Occupational Therapist or Speech Therapist looking for a role where you are supported to not only survive in the NDIS, but thrive?
Lodestar Therapy is a values-led organisation committed to creating roles that genuinely align with the therapists within them.
🌟 About Lodestar Therapy
We are a Sunshine Coast based practice known for delivering high-quality allied health therapy services to both children and adults through the NDIS, across clinic and community settings. Our work is grounded in neuroaffirming and family-centred practice, with a team culture focused on collaboration, clinical integrity, lifelong learning, and shared commitment to both supporting both participants and each other.
Founded and operated by an Occupational Therapist with over 20 years experience in community and disability, and live experience of neurodiversity, we understand both the rewards and challenges of clinical practice. We recognise that each clinician brings their own strengths, interests, and life context, where we take the time to understand what matters to you and work collaboratively to shape roles that are both professionally fulfilling and sustainable.
This may involve supporting you to pursue a path to build expertise and specialist skills within a chosen area of practice, or creating opportunities for expanding one's skills and experience to develop a more diverse scope of practice. You will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, where your input is valued and your role can be shaped to align with the things that matter to you the most.
🌟 Your Role at Lodestar Therapy
At Lodestar, roles are not fixed — they are shaped in collaboration with you. We work with you to choose your own work adventure including:
WHO you work with: Focus on your preferred clinical areas, ages, or professional interests
WHAT pathway you take: Stay clinical or expand into supervision, leadership, or service development
WHEN you work: Full-time or part-time, unrivalled flexibility and autonomy structured around your life
WHERE you work: Flexible working arrangements across office, clinic, community, and work from home - even while travelling!
🌟 What We Offer
Commitment to Sustainable Work Practices & Work–life Balance: We recognise the demands of clinical practice and prioritise role design, flexibility, and support structures that enable long-term sustainability in the profession and NDIS sector.
Strong Clinical Supervision and Support: Access to on-site, regular individual supervision with our experienced clinicians, and additional group supervision provided by our external consultants and leaders in the field.
Expertise in Navigating the NDIS: Ongoing guidance to build confidence and competence within a complex and constantly changing system.
Opportunities for Innovation and Growth: Support to explore new ideas, develop areas of practice, and pursue passion projects.
Commitment to Professional Development: Generous CPD budget completed in working hours, in addition to extensive in-house training.
Collaborative and Team Culture: A supportive, experienced team that values shared learning, clinical discussion, and working together.
Competitive Remuneration: Above-award salary aligned with experience and professional growth.
Recognition & Connection: We celebrate the highs, support each other through the challenges, and create a workplace where your contributions are genuinely valued.
Realistic approach to KPI's: We take a balanced and supportive approach to KPIs, with realistic billable targets supported by a broader focus on quality, clinician wellbeing, and participant outcomes.
🌟 Our Space
Our hub in Currimundi offers a welcoming environment for staff and participants:
Large open-plan office for collaboration, additional quiet workspaces, free parking on-site
Dedicated staff lounge with a coffee machine, fridge, bean bags and games
Three ground-floor therapy rooms, including large room with fully fitted therapy kitchen
Access to extensive resources, therapy equipment and assessments
🌟 About You
Essential
Relevant tertiary qualification (Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy)
Current driver's licence & vehicle
Eligible for Medicare provider number
NDIS Worker Screening Check & Working With Children Check (or eligible)
Relevant registration (SPA or AHPRA)
Preferred
Passion for high-quality, person-centred, collaborative practice
Self-motivated and desire to work as part of a team
Strong communication, time management & computer skills
Growth mindset and commitment to goal-oriented flexible therapy delivery
Experience with neurodivergent participants or NDIS is a plus but not required - we will support your learning and growth in this area.
Availability for some after-school appointments (desirable)
🌟 Additional Benefits
Laptop & iPhone provided
Ergonomic workstations with sit-stand desks, dual monitors variable seating
Travel allowance or tax-deductible travel options
Access to novated car lease for salary sacrifice options
Staff Loyalty incentives with profit-sharing bonus scheme
Some after-school appointments (desirable)
🌟 Interested to know more?
If you are looking for unrivalled clinical support and a role that truly fits you, please get in touch. We welcome informal conversations and confidential enquiries - even pop by for a cuppa!
Clinical Director, Principal Occupational Therapist: Neisha Sanderson: 0498 882400
🌈 Passionate Equal Access Employer
At Lodestar Therapy, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
We recognise lived experience as an important and valued perspective within our clinical practice and team, and we encourage neurodivergent therapists and therapists with disabilities to apply.
How to Apply
📧 Email your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
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