Clinic, community and nature-based therapy | Melbourne
Are you an OT who wants the freedom to provide thoughtful, creative and genuinely child-centred therapy, without the pressure of KPIs?
Therapy4Life is looking for a compassionate and enthusiasticPediatric OTto join our supportive team.
This is a unique opportunity to work across our Mordialloc clinic, Somerville therapy farm and local community settings while developing a caseload that reflects your interests and strengths.
About the Role
You will support children, adolescents and adults.
Therapy sessions may address:
Sensory processing and regulation
Emotional regulation and wellbeing
Fine and gross motor development
Attention, confidence and participation
Social engagement and relationships
Feeding and mealtime participation
Self-care and daily living skills
Routines and independence
Kinder and school readiness
Community access and functional life skills
Our OTs use child-centred, neuro-affirming, trauma‐aware and strengths‐based approaches.
Sessions are practical, engaging and purposeful, with therapy carefully adapted to each child's developmental stage, interests, goals and support needs.
We place a strong emphasis on helping children transfer their skills into everyday life at home, kinder, school and in the community.
Families are supported throughout the therapy process with education, practical strategies and recommendations that can be implemented beyond the therapy session.
About Therapy4Life
Therapy4Life provides OT, Therapy Assistant support and equine‐assisted and nature‐based programs for children, adolescents and adults across Melbourne.
OurMordialloc clinicincludes vibrant sensory rooms, interactive projection systems and therapy spaces designed to support emotional regulation, motor development and meaningful engagement,



with beautiful beach views from every room.
Our privateSomerville therapy farmprovides a calm and nature‐rich environment with sensory gardens, water play, messy play, a giant swing and a diverse group of therapy animals.
Sessions may incorporate animal care, equine‐assisted activities, nature‐based play and outdoor functional skill development.
We also provide mobile therapy across Kingston, Bayside, the Mornington Peninsula and surrounding areas, offering a varied combination of clinic, community and nature‐based practice.
What You'll Have the Opportunity to Do
Provide evidence‐informed and neuro‐affirming OT
Design creative and meaningful individual therapy programs
Co‐design and facilitate small therapy groups
Support sensory processing, emotional regulation, functional skills and participation
Work collaboratively with families, educators and other members of a child's support network
Deliver therapy across clinic, community and farm environments
Participate in reflective practice, supervision and team learning
Contribute your ideas, interests and clinical strengths to the continued development of our services
Why Join Therapy4Life?
No KPIs
Above‐award remuneration
Accrued RDOs
Flexible days, hours and work locations
Structured and comprehensive in‐house supervision
A robust professional development program
Supportive and experienced OTs who genuinely enjoy learning together




Regular opportunities for team reflection and collaboration
Strong administrative and Therapy Assistant support
Access to NDIS guidance from our knowledgeable administration team
An extensive library of assessments, templates and therapy resources
Employee Assistance Program access
Regular team social activities
A relaxed, caring and inclusive workplace
The opportunity to work with therapy animals at the farm and enjoy beach views from our Mordialloc clinic
We value work‐life balance and want our OTs to have the time, support and flexibility required to provide high‐quality therapy without feeling rushed or measured by unrealistic productivity targets.
About You
You will need:
A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy
Current AHPRA registration, or eligibility to obtain registration
A current Working with Children Check
A valid driver's license
Access to a reliable vehicle
You may be a good fit for our team if you are:
Compassionate, reflective and relationship‐focused
Committed to neuro‐affirming and strengths‐based practice
Passionate about supporting children and families
Interested in sensory regulation, emotional wellbeing and meaningful participation
Creative, curious and open to learning
Comfortable working outdoors and around animals
A collaborative team member who values communication and shared growth
Experience in pediatric OT is welcomed, although we also encourage applications from early‐career and developing OTs who are eager to learn and would benefit from comprehensive supervision and support.
Training or experience in equine‐assisted or nature‐based therapy would be considered a valuable bonus; however, the primary focus of the position remains pediatric OT.
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