Job Description
We're Hiring: Occupational Therapist | Paediatric Allied Health | Clayton South & Heidelberg
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Are you an Occupational Therapist who lights up when a child hits a milestone they've been working toward for months?
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Whether you're a new graduate ready to launch your career or an experienced OT looking for a practice that genuinely invests in your growth — we want to meet you.
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About First Step Therapy Services
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At FSTS, we specialise in paediatric therapy for children aged 0–18 years across our Clayton South and Heidelberg clinics. Our multidisciplinary team takes a strengths-based, family-centred approach — building real, functional goals with children and the people who love them most.
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We're growing, and we're looking for an OT who wants to grow with us.
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We know what early-career and mid-career OTs actually need — and we've built our support structure around that:
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Structured New Graduate Program — you won't be thrown in the deep end
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Weekly 1:1 supervision with a Senior Occupational Therapist
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Monthly in-service training and ongoing PD investment
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Collaborative multidisciplinary team (physio, OT, allied health)
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Clinics built around kids — genuine, warm, and fun to work in
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Leadership team that mentors, not just manages
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Your day-to-day will include
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Paediatric assessments and therapy across developmental, sensory, and functional domains
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Functional Capacity Assessments and reports (full training provided)
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Home modification assessments and reports (full training provided)
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Complex equipment prescription — seating, wheeled mobility, and more (full training provided)
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Collaborating with physiotherapists, educators, support coordinators, and families
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What you need
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Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy
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AHPRA registration (or imminent graduation — new grads welcome!)
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A genuine passion for working with children with additional needs
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Strong communication skills and a cooperative mindset
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Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening, First Aid/CPR, and a valid Australian driver's licence
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Ready to take the first step?
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We'd love to hear your story.
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📌 Occupational Therapist (Victoria)
🏢 First Step Therapy Services
📍 Victoria