Tradewind Australia is partnering with a values-led disability and early childhood service to recruit Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists across Ballarat and multiple locations throughout Metro Melbourne.
These roles support children aged 0-12 years with disability and additional needs, offering meaningful, family-centred work within a transdisciplinary team.
Support is delivered where it matters most, including homes, early learning settings, schools and community environments.
We currently have a specific opportunity available in Ballarat, alongside a number of opportunities across Metro Melbourne.
About the Role
As an Allied Health Professional, you will work collaboratively with children and families to identify their priorities, develop meaningful functional goals and build capacity within everyday routines.
Service delivery is flexible and includes a mix of face-to-face visits and telehealth depending on the needs of each family.
You'll have the autonomy to manage your own work while remaining closely connected to an experienced multidisciplinary team.
This is a relationship-based role with a genuine focus on long-term outcomes for children and families rather than simply volume-driven service delivery.
What You'll Be Doing
Deliver family-centred, strengths-based interventions for children aged 0-12
Work with families to identify priorities and develop meaningful, functional goals
Provide discipline-specific Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology intervention within a transdisciplinary model
Support children across homes, schools, early learning settings and community environments
Help families build confidence, advocacy skills and community connections
Maintain timely documentation, reports and service data
Participate in supervision,



coaching and reflective practice
Work collaboratively with other allied health professionals and the wider team
Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives
What You'll Bring
Essential:
Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology
Relevant professional registration or membership with AHPRA or Speech Pathology Australia
Experience or a strong interest in working with children with disability and their families
Strong understanding of child development and family-centred practice
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills
Desirable:
Experience working in natural environments such as homes, schools and community settings
Experience with transdisciplinary or key worker models
Background in early childhood, disability or NDIS-funded services
Benefits
Opportunities available in Ballarat and across Metro Melbourne
Full time and part-time options
Flexible working arrangements
Manageable, outcome-focused caseloads
Supportive supervision, discipline mentoring and coaching
Genuine work-life balance
Travel reimbursed above ATO rates, with pool cars available in some regions
Strobg professional development and career progression pathways
Why This Role?
Work exclusively with children and families
Focus on quality outcomes rather than just billable hours
Work across home, education and community environments
Join a service that values flexibility, autonomy and professional judgement
Be part of a collaborative team where learning, inclusion and development are genuinely valued
Choose an opportunity that works for you, whether that's Ballarat or one of several locations across Metro Melbourne
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