Paediatric Occupational Therapist - FULL TIME

Chatterbox Australia Therapy Services – Bundoora VIC

Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Full Time – Bundoora

$90,000–$110,000 (depending on experience)

CHATS (Children’s Health and Therapy Services) isn’t your traditional paediatric therapy clinic.

We’re known for unique, therapy-informed services and a pathways-based model that supports children, teens and young adults (6 months–25 years) to build real-world skills for participation, confidence and independence.

If you’re an Occupational Therapist with at least 1 year of experience who wants work that’s warm, practical, neuro-affirming — and genuinely enjoyable day-to-day — you’ll fit right in.

We’re a boutique, multidisciplinary children’s therapy and health centre in Bundoora, Melbourne. We’re growing, with exciting projects across 2026 and 2027 — and we’re looking for an OT who wants to grow with us.

Why CHATS (Our Point Of Difference)

- Neuro-affirming, strengths-based practice (evidence-based, family-centred, difference-not-deficit)
- Multiple ways to build your career: 1:1 therapy, groups, school collaboration, program development, and optional outreach/telehealth pathways
- Career pathways that keep your work fresh: opportunities to rotate into different CHATS services and programs over time, so you can keep learning, stay motivated, and build the career you actually want
- Build long-term relationships with families: follow children and young people across their journey and see the real-world impact of your work as they move through CHATS pathways
- Excellent retention (many team members 5+ years)




- A team that communicates well and supports each other)

Our Facility (New + Custom Renovation)

Purpose-built spaces to support real participation and real progress:

- Consulting suites on one side
- Education suite on the other, including:
- o classroom with sensory/wet area
- o art room
- o indoor playground + gym
- o two outdoor play areas
- We’re currently expanding our outdoor play spaces to support all age groups — combining gross motor equipment with imaginative play zones (a genuinely exciting project if you love functional, real-world therapy)
- Be a part of helping to create spaces that make it easier to deliver play-based, participation-focused therapy across ages and stages

A Unique Early Years Opportunity

We’re also a registered Playgroup Victoria provider, running a weekly playgroup for children aged 18 months to 5 years — a great opportunity if you enjoy early years, play-based support, and family coaching.

The Role

You’ll provide Occupational Therapy services across a mixed paediatric and youth caseload, with support to shape your niche across:

- sensory processing and regulation
- school participation (attention, routines, classroom participation)
- fine motor and functional skills (handwriting, tool use, daily living)




- gross motor and play-based participation
- parent coaching and practical home/school strategies
- Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) and report writing (with support and systems)

You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to:

- therapy-informed group programs (supported by Allied Health Assistants in groups)
- new projects and service development across 2026–2027
- optional regional/outreach and telehealth pathways (based on your interest and capacity)

Flexibility That Works In Real Life

- Versatile schedules available
- Working from home is an option (where it suits your role and caseload)
- Reception support so you can focus on clinical work

Professional Development That’s Actually Personalised

We’re committed to PD — including financial support — but more importantly, we’ll help you choose PD that matches where you want your career to go and what you want to specialise in.

Plus:

- In-house training every Wednesday
- Team connection built in: daily 1pm lunch break/catch-up

Location & Convenience

- 2 minutes from the tram
- Bus stop right outside
- 5 minutes to the Ring Road

What We’re Looking For

- Qualified Occupational Therapist (AHPRA registration)
- Minimum 1 year experience
- Values-led, neuro-affirming approach and strong family communication
- Confidence (or strong interest) in FCA/report writing and outcomes-focused intervention
- Collaborative, team-first mindset

A Note On Fit!!

We care about fit over hype — if you’re values-led and practical, we’d love to chat.

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📌 Paediatric Occupational Therapist - FULL TIME (Williamstown)
🏢 Chatterbox Australia Therapy Services
📍 Williamstown