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Do meaningful work - with people who have your back.
A supportive, values-led clinic where good care and clinician wellbeing belong in the same conversation.
Bring your clinical skill. Keep your humanity.
Life at Sunshine
A workplace built for thoughtful clinicians.
We’re a growing multidisciplinary team in the heart of Ballina, supporting children, adults and families across the Northern Rivers. We care about quality, curiosity and the relationships that make therapy meaningful.
That same care extends to our team. You’ll have space to ask questions, reflect honestly, collaborate across disciplines and build a sustainable way of working.
Better together
Genuine multidisciplinary collaboration, shared problem-solving and accessible leadership.
Keep growing
Regular supervision, reflective practice and room to develop the clinical interests that energise you.
Hiring now
Occupational Therapist
New graduates and experienced OTs are welcome. Choose a paediatric, adult or mixed caseload, shaped around your interests, experience and confidence.
Burnout is real. We want to build a sustainable role alongside the right person, with the support and space you need to grow.
Apply or ask a questionHow we support you
- Weekly one-to-one supervision and clinical guidance from our OT lead
- A supported introduction, with caseload complexity matched to your experience and confidence
- Protected time for clinical notes, monthly internal professional development and team meetings
- A professional development budget to support your learning goals
- A work computer and a dedicated administration team who manage bookings, scheduling and appointment coordination
- Opportunities to discuss cases, learn across disciplines and develop areas of special interest
- A culture that values questions, reflection and collaboration
New graduatesYou’ll have space to build your skills, confidence and clinical independence over time, with guidance whenever a presentation is unfamiliar or complex.
Experienced OTsWe’ll value the expertise you bring and give you room to shape your caseload, mentor others and contribute to service development if that interests you.
About you
You’re an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA registration, or eligible for registration by the time you start. You’re curious, collaborative and committed to respectful, evidence-informed practice. You connect with clients and families as people first, then work alongside them towards goals that matter in their lives.
If this sounds like the kind of team you’d like to be part of, send your CV and a short introduction to hello@sunshinespeechalliedhealth.com.au. Tell us a little about your interests, experience and what you’re looking for in your next role.
Current opportunity
Speech Pathologist
Full-time or part-time · Minimum three days · Ballina clinic with community work where clinically appropriate
Start a conversationYou might feel at home here if you…
- Value neurodiversity-affirming, relationship-based care
- Enjoy working collaboratively with families and other professionals
- Want thoughtful supervision and support with clinical reasoning
- Care about practical outcomes beyond the therapy room
- Bring warmth, openness and a willingness to keep learning
Role availability can change. If the timing isn’t right today, we’re still happy to hear from clinicians who connect with our values.
Hiring now
Allied Health Assistant (AHA)
Help turn therapy goals into everyday progress. Join our multidisciplinary team in Ballina and support clients to build confidence, practise skills and participate in the activities that matter to them.
You’ll work under the guidance and supervision of our allied health clinicians, helping deliver engaging activities and carry therapy strategies into everyday life.
Apply or ask a questionWhat you could be part of
- Supporting therapy activities planned and delegated by our clinicians
- Helping clients practise skills linked to their individual goals
- Assisting with group programs and preparing therapy resources
- Sharing observations and recording progress to support the treating clinician
- Working collaboratively with clients, families and the Sunshine team
About you
You’re warm, reliable and organised, with an interest in allied health and helping people participate in everyday life. You value neurodiversity-affirming care, enjoy working as part of a team and are comfortable following clinician guidance, asking questions and learning along the way.
Send your CV and a short introduction to hello@sunshinespeechalliedhealth.com.au. Tell us about your relevant experience or studies, your availability and what interests you about working as an AHA at Sunshine.
Expression of interest
Tell us what good work looks like to you.
Send your CV and a short note about your clinical interests, preferred work pattern and why Sunshine feels like a fit.
hello@sunshinespeechalliedhealth.com.au