At Avina, we're a national allied health and behaviour support organisation with 400+ clinicians delivering Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology, Positive Behaviour Support and other allied health services across the lifespan.
Our Values Guide How We Work
Progressive | Curious | Respectful | Collaborative | Informed | Purposeful
About the Role
We're looking for an
Occupational Therapist
to join our Melbourne Southeast team, supporting participants across
Casey, Cardinia, Greater Dandenong, Knox, Maroondah and surrounding suburbs
.
This is a
mobile, community-based role
, working with participants across their homes, schools, community and via telehealth. Wherever possible, we'll build your caseload around where you live, helping to keep travel practical and giving you genuine autonomy over your working week.
You'll join an experienced multidisciplinary team across
OT, Speech Pathology, Psychology and Behaviour Support
, many of whom have worked together for 3+ years and have solid working relationships around shared clients.
The team already has strong paediatric experience, including an experienced paediatric OT Team Lead, and we'd particularly welcome an OT interested in working
across the lifespan
and bringing additional experience and interests to the team.
What You'll Be Doing
Deliver person-centred OT across home, school, community and telehealth settings
Complete functional assessments, intervention planning and ongoing therapy
Support a varied NDIS caseload, with many participants presenting with neurodivergence and disability
Work across areas such as capacity building,



assistive technology and functional independence depending on your experience and interests
Collaborate with families, support networks and your multidisciplinary colleagues
Work autonomously while staying connected through regular MDT discussions, supervision and team catch-ups
Why Join This Team?
Flexible mobile working with autonomy to structure your day
Localised caseloads across Melbourne's South East and Outer South East
Support from an experienced paediatric OT Team Lead
An experienced, knowledgeable and client-focused multidisciplinary team
Strong MDT collaboration across OT, Speech Pathology, Psychology and Behaviour Support
Monthly face-to-face team meetings, usually around Narre Warren, plus virtual connection
Regular clinical supervision and opportunities for shadowing and peer learning
Achievable KPIs designed to support sustainable workloads and work-life balance
A team that values connection and collaboration while giving you the independence to manage your own week
What You'll Bring
Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy
Current AHPRA registration, or eligibility
A neuroaffirming, person-centred approach to practice
Confidence working autonomously while knowing when to connect with your team
Interest or experience working across the lifespan is highly regarded
NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain
Driver's licence and reliable vehicle - this is a mobile community role
If you're an OT looking for flexibility, autonomy and an experienced multidisciplinary team to collaborate with when you need them, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Occupational Therapist (Melbourne)
🏢 Avina
📍 Melbourne