Careers
We are a growing multidisciplinary team in the Illawarra and Kiama, and we love working with people who bring play, curiosity and heart to their work.
Speech Pathologist
Speech Pathologist. Bulli, Wollongong, Illawarra and South Coast NSW. Full time or part time.
Sense Therapies is growing and we are looking for a Speech Pathologist to join our fun, play-based paediatric team. We are a neuro-affirming, trauma-informed clinic supporting children and families through connection, movement and joy, working across clinic, school, home and community settings in the beautiful Illawarra and Shoalhaven. This role suits a Speech Pathologist who loves meaningful relationships, creative therapy and seeing children thrive in environments that truly support them.
About the role
- A diverse paediatric caseload, assessment and therapy: early language development, speech, language, literacy, social communication, feeding and AAC.
- Therapy that is play-based and child-led, grounded in neuro-affirming and strengths-based practice, and embedded in real life: play, movement, community experiences and daily routines.
- Sessions in our purpose-built clinic and in schools, homes and the community, depending on each child's needs.
- A flexible caseload shaped around your interests, strengths and the areas you want to grow in.
- Frequent, structured supervision, collaborative case discussions and day-to-day support from an experienced multidisciplinary team.
- Co-run interest-based group programs, collaborate closely with families and educators, and shape therapy goals that truly matter to children and their support networks.
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Who we are
- Sense Therapies was founded by Occupational Therapist Carlien Parahi and Australian Rugby Olympian Jesse Parahi, the founders of the Sense Sports program that runs across Australia and New Zealand.
- You will have the opportunity to work closely with, and do joint work alongside, the Sense Sports Foundation in the development of our innovative sports-based therapy programs.
Why you will love Sense Therapies
- Purpose-built Bulli clinic with sensory rooms, gym, trampolines and foam pit.
- A supportive multidisciplinary team of 17+ clinicians.
- Interest-based group programs, holiday camps and community adventures.
- Our purpose-built software eases your admin load and puts you at the forefront of tech innovation in healthcare.
What we offer
- Flexible part-time or full-time roles.
- The option to work four days and be paid for five.
- Generous PD budget, paid study leave and supervision.
- Sustainable caseloads and clear work-life boundaries.
- Three additional paid Wellness Leave weeks a year (separate from annual leave) and an incentive program.
Qualifications and requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology.
- Membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
- Eligible to provide services under Medicare.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Current First Aid Certificate.
- Current driver's licence.
You will thrive here if you
- Love play, creativity and connection.
- Are passionate about neurodiversity-affirming practice.
- Value collaboration, reflection, learning together and open communication.
- Are curious, reflective and growth-minded.
Occupational Therapist — new graduate
New-graduate Paediatric Occupational Therapist. Bulli, Wollongong, Illawarra and South Coast NSW. Full time or part time.
Sense Therapies is growing and we are looking for a new-graduate Occupational Therapist to join our fun, play-based paediatric team. We are a neuro-affirming, trauma-informed clinic supporting children and families through connection, movement and joy, working across clinic, school, home and community settings in the beautiful Illawarra and Shoalhaven. If you are finishing or have just finished an accredited OT degree and you love play, this is the place to start.
About the role
- A first year built for learning the craft: senior-led supervision, paid external supervision and collaborative case discussions.
- A caseload and schedule that grow with you, in a team that consults often and backs each other up.
- Play-based sessions in our sensory gyms, in afternoon groups and holiday programs, and in schools, homes and the community.
- Co-run interest-based group programs and work closely with families and educators.
More about this role ›
Who we are
- Sense Therapies was founded by Occupational Therapist Carlien Parahi and Australian Rugby Olympian Jesse Parahi, the founders of the Sense Sports program that runs across Australia and New Zealand.
- You will have the opportunity to work closely with, and do joint work alongside, the Sense Sports Foundation in the development of our innovative sports-based therapy programs.
Why you will love Sense Therapies
- Purpose-built Bulli clinic with sensory rooms, gym, trampolines and foam pit.
- A supportive multidisciplinary team of 17+ clinicians.
- Interest-based group programs, holiday camps and community adventures.
- Our purpose-built software eases your admin load and puts you at the forefront of tech innovation in healthcare.
What we offer
- Flexible part-time or full-time roles.
- The option to work four days and be paid for five.
- Generous PD budget, paid study leave and supervision.
- Sustainable caseloads and clear work-life boundaries.
- Three additional paid Wellness Leave weeks a year (separate from annual leave) and an incentive program.
Qualifications and requirements
- An accredited Occupational Therapy degree (completed or completing this year).
- AHPRA registration, or eligibility on graduation.
- Current Working with Children Check, First Aid Certificate and driver's licence.
You will thrive here if you
- Love play, creativity and connection.
- Are comfortable in the messy middle of growth and change.
- Value collaboration, reflection and open communication.
- Are curious and growth-minded.
Psychologist — experienced
Experienced Child and Adolescent Psychologist. Bulli, Wollongong, Illawarra and South Coast NSW. Full time or part time.
Sense Therapies is growing and we are looking for an experienced Psychologist to build and lead our psychology service beside 17+ OT, speech and education colleagues. We are a neuro-affirming, trauma-informed clinic supporting children and families through connection, movement and joy, working across clinic, school, home and community settings in the beautiful Illawarra and Shoalhaven.
About the role
- Therapy for emotional and behavioural challenges, with parents closely involved.
- Formal psychometric assessments with reports that families and schools can use.
- The same trauma-informed, neuro-affirming lens as the rest of the team.
- Room to shape how psychology sits beside OT and speech at Sense.
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Who we are
- Sense Therapies was founded by Occupational Therapist Carlien Parahi and Australian Rugby Olympian Jesse Parahi, the founders of the Sense Sports program that runs across Australia and New Zealand.
- You will have the opportunity to work closely with, and do joint work alongside, the Sense Sports Foundation in the development of our innovative sports-based therapy programs.
Why you will love Sense Therapies
- Purpose-built Bulli clinic with sensory rooms, gym, trampolines and foam pit.
- A supportive multidisciplinary team of 17+ clinicians.
- Interest-based group programs, holiday camps and community adventures.
- Our purpose-built software eases your admin load and puts you at the forefront of tech innovation in healthcare.
What we offer
- Flexible part-time or full-time roles.
- The option to work four days and be paid for five.
- Generous PD budget, paid study leave and supervision.
- Sustainable caseloads and clear work-life boundaries.
- Three additional paid Wellness Leave weeks a year (separate from annual leave) and an incentive program.
Qualifications and requirements
- General registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist.
- Experience with children and adolescents, including assessment.
- Eligible to provide services under Medicare.
- Current Working with Children Check, First Aid Certificate and driver's licence.
You will thrive here if you
- Love play, creativity and connection.
- Are passionate about neurodiversity-affirming practice.
- Value collaboration, reflection and open communication.
- Are curious, reflective and growth-minded.