Independent Milestones is seeking a passionate and motivated Paediatric Occupational Therapist with experience in the community-based National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) space to join our growing team across the Bellarine Peninsula and Geelong.

This role is ideal for an Occupational Therapist who values relationship-based practice, strengths-focused support, and achieving meaningful outcomes for children and their families.

In this role, you will deliver community-based paediatric occupational therapy services, supporting children and young people to build functional skills, support participation, and develop confidence and independence across home, school, early learning, and community environments.

We offer a adaptable and autonomous role within a small, supportive, and collaborative allied health team, where your clinical reasoning and approach are valued.

Key responsibilities
Deliver paediatric OT assessments and intervention in community settings (home, school, childcare, and community environments)
Support children with developmental delays, disabilities, sensory processing differences, emotional regulation, self-care, play, and participation
Collaborate closely with families, educators,



and other allied health professionals
Complete high-quality documentation, reports, and NDIS-related recommendations
Contribute to goal setting and therapy planning that is strengths-based and family-centred

About you
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy preferred; applicants with related Bachelor qualifications (e.g. Psychology, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy) are also encouraged to apply as other roles are available
Experience in Paediatric Occupational Therapy
NDIS experience
Solid communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently in the community
Current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
Medicare provider number (or willing to obtain)
Working With Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening (or willingness to obtain)

What we offer
Community-based caseload with manageable travel
Supportive onboarding and ongoing mentoring
Administrative support to reduce non-clinical load
Prospects to work alongside an Allied Health Assistant
A values-driven practice focused on quality, not quantity
Laptop and phone
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