Occupational Therapist | Adolescents, Adults & Life TransitionsOccupational Therapist | Adolescents, Adults & Life TransitionsFamily Allied Health | Therapy Kitchen – Ascot ValeFull-time or Part-time | HPSS Level 1–3About the RoleFamily Allied Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Therapy Kitchen team in Ascot Vale.This position is open to clinicians across HPSS Levels 1–3, from early-career OTs through to experienced clinicians looking for greater autonomy and the opportunity to develop an area of clinical interest.We have a particular interest in supporting people throughperiods of transition; adolescence into adulthood, school into further education or employment, increasing independence, changing support needs, and transition from paediatric into adult services.We're looking for an OT who enjoys looking beyond a diagnosis to ask:What does this person want or need to do in everyday life, and how can we help them get there?
Your work will focus on function, capacity, participation and independence, with the prospect to shape your caseload around your experience and areas of clinical interest.Your CaseloadYour caseload may include adolescents, young adults and adults requiring support with:Transition from paediatric to adult servicesBuilding independence in activities of daily livingFunctional capacity and capacity buildingExecutive functioning, planning and organisationEstablishing routines and self-management skillsMeal preparation and independent living skillsSensory processing and emotional regulationMental health and its impact on everyday functionNeurodevelopmental conditions and disabilityEducation, employment and community participationFunctional changes associated with illness, injury or progressive disabilityNDIS-funded assessment and interventionBuilding confidence,



autonomy and self-advocacy.We are particularly interested in supporting young people who may have outgrown traditional paediatric services but continue to benefit from skilled allied health care.About Family Allied HealthFamily Allied Health is the growing multidisciplinary allied health arm of Family Dietetics, an established provider of nutrition, feeding and multidisciplinary care.Our clinicians work from our Therapy Kitchens, purpose-built allied health environments designed to support practical, person-centred clinical care.You'll work alongside experienced clinicians while helping us grow our allied health offering for adolescents and adults.This is an opportunity to join at an exciting stage: established enough to provide support and infrastructure, but growing enough that great clinicians can have a genuine influence on what comes next.Who We're Looking ForWe'd particularly like to hear from OTs with an interest or experience in one or more of:Adolescent, young adult or adult practiceMental healthDisability and NDISNeurodevelopmental conditionsFunctional capacity and capacity buildingExecutive functioningIndependent living skillsTransition planningRehabilitationCommunity participation.You don't need experience across all of these areas.We're interested in clinicians who bring strong OT foundations, curiosity and good clinical judgement — and who want to continue developing an area of professional expertise.EssentialBachelor or Masters qualification in Occupational Therapy recognised in AustraliaCurrent registration with AHPRACurrent Working with Children CheckCurrent NDIS Worker Screening Check,



or willingness and eligibility to obtain one prior to commencementEligibility to work in AustraliaPerson-centred and evidence-informed clinical practiceStrong communication and relationship-building skillsCommitment to multidisciplinary practice, supervision and ongoing professional development.Why Family Allied Health?
We take private allied health practice seriously as a clinical career.We offer:Full-time and part-time opportunitiesHPSS Level 1–3, commensurate with experience, responsibilities and scope of practiceA dedicated CPD budgetClinical supervision and professional developmentMultidisciplinary practicePurpose-built Therapy Kitchen environmentsOpportunities to develop an area of clinical interestA 9-day fortnight where Saturdays form part of your agreed rosterThe opportunity to contribute to a growing allied health team.We're not looking for clinicians who see private practice simply as a stepping stone to something more.We believe this work offers complexity, professional growth, autonomy and the opportunity to build genuine clinical expertise, and we're looking for people who value that too.Your LocationFamily Allied Health – Therapy Kitchen532 Mt Alexander RoadAscot Vale VICYour primary base will be our Ascot Vale Therapy Kitchen.Interested?
You might be an experienced OT looking for greater autonomy.You might be working in paediatrics and wondering what supporting your clients beyond childhood could look like.You might come from adult disability, mental health or rehabilitation and be looking for a different way to use your skills.Or you might be an early-career OT looking for a team where you can develop strong foundations and discover where your clinical interests take you.If you're interested in function, transitions and helping people build capacity for everyday life, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Occupational Therapist | Adolescents, Adults & Life Transitions (Melbourne)
🏢 Family Allied Health
📍 Melbourne