Occupational Therapist - Notting Hill and Officer Locations
Paediatrics | Early Intervention | NDIS | Key Worker | School Readiness Funding
Location: Notting Hill & Officer
Part Time/Full Time
Manageable caseloads | Protected admin time | Low KPI | Strong Clinical Support | Flexible working arrangements
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a full-time or part-time opportunity where you can do meaningful clinical work, maintain a sustainable workload and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families?
Join bestchance Child Family Care, a respected not-for-profit organisation delivering high-quality paediatric allied health services across Victoria.
At bestchance Children's Therapy Services (CTS), we provide early intervention, therapy and capacity-building supports for children and families across homes, clinics, schools, kindergartens and community settings.
Our clinicians stay because they feel supported, professionally challenged and connected to meaningful work that creates lasting outcomes for children and families.
Why Join CTS?
Exceptional Clinical Support
Structured clinical supervision with senior clinicians
Operational supervision with a Site Lead
Regular case discussions and discipline huddles
Cross-disciplinary collaboration with speech pathologists and early childhood specialists
Professional Growth
$1,000 professional development allowance + 5 days PD leave (pro rata for part time)
Mentoring opportunities for supervision or leadership pathways
Dedicated time for resource development, assessment planning and family coaching
A Culture That Puts People First
A close-knit multidisciplinary team where your expertise is recognized and valued
Leaders who prioritise clinician wellbeing
Flexibility and autonomy to manage your caseload, diary, administration and documentation requirements




Travel reimbursement for community visits
Not for Profit Perks
Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 each FBT year plus Meal & Entertainment
Paid Parental Leave program for all on-going employees (after 12 months' of service)
Discounted rates (50% off gap fee) for staff at all bestchance childcare centres
Access to Employee Wellbeing Program
About the Role
Join a collaborative allied health team delivering evidence-based therapy and early intervention supports to children aged 0–10 years and their families.
You will work with children and families using a family-centred, key worker approach, delivering therapy and early intervention supports across:
Clinic sessions
Home visits
Kindergartens and schools
Community settings
School Readiness Funding programs
This role is ideal for Occupational Therapists who enjoy working in natural environments, coaching families and educators, and supporting children to achieve meaningful goals in everyday life.
What You'll Be Doing
Delivering occupational therapy assessments and intervention
Supporting children with self-care, emotional regulation, play, motor and participation goals
Coaching parents, carers and educators to build confidence and capability
Collaborating with Speech Pathologists, Psychologists and Specialist Teachers
Delivering services across clinic, home, educational and community settings
Contributing to School Readiness Funding programs and group-based supports
What We're Looking For




Relevant Occupational Therapy qualification and current AHPRA registration
Experience delivering occupational therapy services to children and families across a range of settings is highly regarded
Experience working with children and families, or a strong interest in paediatric practice
Experience within the NDIS or early childhood intervention sector is highly regarded but not essential
Current Working with children check
NDIS workers screening check (or willing to obtain)
Passionate about early intervention and family-centred practice
A strong communicator who enjoys working with families and educators
Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary teamMinimum 3 days of commitment required.
You must hold a valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
Why Our Clinicians Stay
Realistic KPIs
Genuine supervision and mentorship
Strong team culture
Flexible working arrangements
Meaningful work supporting children and families
Protected administration and documentation time
About us
bestchance Child Family Care is a not-for-profit organisation with the aim of building stronger communities, healthier families and happier childhoods. We achieve this through our quality education, care and therapy services for children, our support programs for families, and our registered training organisation.
bestchance Child Family Care provides a supportive environment to grow, nurture and develop strong bonds with children and families.
For more information visit our website at /
bestchance is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to child safety and have zero tolerance of child abuse. Applicants should be aware that we carry out Working with Children, Police Records and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people
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📌 Occupational Therapist - Notting Hill And Officer Locations (Melbourne)
🏢 bestchance
📍 Melbourne