School Readiness Clinicians (Occupational Therapy & Speech Pathology)
Location: Clayton, VIC, AU, ****
Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term (Parental Leave)
Posting Date: 22 Jul ****
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About the Role
Help give every child the best possible start to school.
We're looking for passionate Occupational Therapists or Speech Pathologists (Grade 2) to join Monash Health's School Readiness Program, with up to 1.0 EFT available across multiple positions.
Part-time and full-time applications are welcome.
Working across kindergartens in Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia, you'll help build the capability of educators and families to support children's communication, motor skills, social and emotional wellbeing, and participation in everyday learning.
This is a unique opportunity to step beyond traditional one-to-one therapy and make a broader impact through coaching, collaboration and evidence-based early intervention.
In this role, you will:
Partner with kindergarten educators and families to build confidence and capability.
Deliver coaching, modelling and professional learning that supports children's development.
Provide evidence-based strategies to improve communication, motor skills, wellbeing and participation.
Work collaboratively within an experienced interdisciplinary team.




Deliver services across kindergarten settings, community locations and online.
Contribute to quality improvement, community engagement and innovative service delivery.
About the Child & Family Program
The Child and Family Program brings together Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Community Development Workers and many other allied health professionals to support children and families through early intervention and collaborative care.
Grounded in child and family-centred practice, evidence-based care and the Social Model of Health, we work alongside families, educators and communities to improve developmental outcomes and promote lifelong wellbeing.
About You
You are an experienced Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist who is passionate about early childhood development and enjoys working collaboratively with educators, families and communities.
You'll bring:
Experience working with preschool-aged children.
A strong understanding of early childhood development.
Experience delivering evidence-based assessment and intervention.
Confidence facilitating education, coaching or group programs.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
A collaborative approach and commitment to interdisciplinary practice.
The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a supportive team.




Why Join the School Readiness Team?
This role offers the opportunity to influence the lives of hundreds of children by empowering the adults who support them every day.
You'll enjoy:
Making a broader impact
through capacity building rather than individual therapy.
Variety every week
with coaching, education, collaboration and community outreach.
Working alongside experienced Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and Psychologists
in a supportive interdisciplinary team.
Building expertise
in early intervention, coaching and evidence-based practice.
Professional growth
through supervision, quality improvement projects and community engagement opportunities.
Flexible employment options
, with both part-time and full time positions available.
The benefits of Monash Health
, including salary packaging, wellbeing initiatives and excellent career development pathways.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Sam Challands, Manager Child and FamilyPriority Populations, on ************.
Supportive Documentation can be found here.
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
We are
FullHearted, OpenMinded
and
AllIn,
enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity.
We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness,equityand diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
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