Bloom Speech Pathology & Co - Footscray VIC
Full-time or Part-Time | Footscray, Melbourne
Join the Bloom Speech Pathology & Co Team!
We're excited to be welcoming our very first Occupational Therapist to Bloom Speech Pathology & Co.
Since opening our Footscray clinic, we've built a great community and now our clients are seeking a trusted Occupational Therapist. Now, we're looking for the right Occupational Therapist to help us grow the "& Co" in Bloom Speech Pathology & Co.
This is an opportunity to join an established paediatric Speech Pathology practice with an existing client base and robust referral pathways. You'll work alongside our Speech Pathology team while helping us establish Occupational Therapy services within the practice.
We'll work with the right clinician to create a role that suits your lifestyle and career goals.
Your caseload will include children aged 1–18 years across our purpose-built Footscray clinic, kindergartens, schools, homes and the wider community.
Why Work With Us?
At Bloom Speech Pathology & Co, we're all about creating a workplace that feels good and fits in with your life.
Our clinic director is an experienced Speech Pathologist who has built this clinic with clinicians in mind. Bloom has been thoughtfully designed to support great therapy while making your workday enjoyable.
As our first Occupational Therapist, we know you may be wondering what support you'll have. While you'll be the first OT in the practice, you won't be expected to figure everything out on your own. We'll provide regular supervision, external Occupational Therapy-specific supervision and plenty of opportunities to collaborate with our Speech Pathology team.
Spacious, Light-Filled Therapy Rooms
Our large therapy rooms are filled with natural light and provide plenty of space for movement, floor play and collaborative therapy.
Dedicated Sensory Gym
A wide range of sensory equipment
We know how valuable movement and regulation can be during therapy, and we'd love to hear your ideas about what else we could add to our space.
Everything You Need
You'll have access to:
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Well-stocked therapy resource room
Budget to continue growing our Occupational Therapy resources
Relax and Recharge
Our staff room is more than just a break room. It's a place to unwind, with:
Fully equipped kitchen
Regular team lunches and connection activities
Our Innovations & Beliefs
Regulation is Everyone's Responsibility
At Bloom, we believe regulation and connection aren't the responsibility of one profession alone.
Our Speech Pathologists have a strong understanding of sensory regulation and regularly incorporate sensory-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approaches into therapy. We understand that communication, participation and learning are closely linked to regulation.
We're excited to welcome an Occupational Therapist who can strengthen this knowledge, share their expertise and work alongside us.
Evidence-Based Practice
We value evidence-based practice and lifelong learning.
Regular case discussions, collaboration and professional development help us continue growing as clinicians.
Our approach is relationship-based, strengths-focused and neurodiversity-affirming.
We value working alongside children and families in ways that respect individual differences and support meaningful participation.
Culture at Our Core
We're a small team that enjoys working together.
We ask questions, share resources, celebrate wins and support each other through the trickier sessions.
Our goal is simple: to create a workplace where people enjoy coming to work.
Easy Access
Located in the heart of Footscray, our clinic is within walking distance of Footscray Station, Middle Footscray Station, Tram 82 and several bus routes.
We also provide onsite car and bike parking.




Don't have access to your own vehicle? A clinic vehicle may be available for school, home and community visits.
Working in Footscray means you're surrounded by some of Melbourne's best cafés, bakeries and restaurants. Lunch breaks just got a whole lot tastier.
The Ways We Support You
We're committed to helping you feel supported from day one.
You'll receive:
Induction and onboarding
External Occupational Therapy-specific supervision
Peer mentoring and opportunities for joint sessions
In-house case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings
Professional development budget, paid in addition to internal PD
Opportunities to develop Occupational Therapy groups
Flexibility to tailor your role as the service grows
As our Occupational Therapy service develops, there may also be opportunities to increase your hours, develop specialist areas of interest or step into a senior role if that's something you'd like to pursue.
The Position
We're looking for an Occupational Therapist who enjoys working with children and families and values working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
You'll work with children aged 1–18 years across clinic, kindergartens, schools, homes and the community.
Your role will include:
Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention
Fine motor, sensory, emotional regulation and functional skill development
Parent coaching and education
Collaboration with teachers, educators and other professionals
Report writing and NDIS documentation
Developing and facilitating Occupational Therapy groups
Working closely with our Speech Pathologists to provide coordinated, family-centred care
Your caseload will include a mix of private and NDIS-funded participants.
Bachelor or Masters qualification in Occupational Therapy
Current Working with Children's Check
NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Ability to build strong relationships with children and families
Competitive salary plus superannuation, based on experience.
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📌 Occupational Therapist (Melbourne)
🏢 Bloom Speech Pathology
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