CHATS (Children's Health and Therapy Services) | Bundoora, VIC.
Neuro-affirming, family-centred therapy supporting participation at home, school and in the community.
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About CHATS
CHATS (Children's Health and Therapy Services) is a neuro-affirming children's therapy and health centre based in Bundoora, Melbourne. We support babies, children, teens and young adults (6 months–25 years) through evidence-informed therapy and practical, strengths-based support.
We are a multidisciplinary clinic with allied health therapists who value collaboration, clinical quality, and clear outcomes that matter to families.
The Role
We're hiring a
Grade 1 Occupational Therapist (full time)
to join our Bundoora clinic team.
This role suits a clinician who is building confidence in children's OT and wants a workplace with
robust supervision, a team approach, and a neuro-affirming values base
.
Location:
Bundoora, VIC
Employment type:
Full time
Salary:
Competitive and aligned with comparable organisations
Start:
By negotiation
What You'll Be Doing
You'll be supported to deliver occupational therapy that is practical, functional and family-centred.
Assessment & Planning
Complete assessments that consider participation and function (e.g., sensory processing, motor skills, visual-perceptual skills, self-care)
Collaborate with families and relevant professionals (e.g., educators, paediatricians, Speech Pathologists) to understand strengths, needs and priorities
Develop individualised, goal-based therapy plans
Intervention
Deliver evidence-informed intervention to support everyday participation (e.g., regulation, independence, play, school participation, self-care)
Provide practical strategies that translate to home and school routines
Contribute to group programs where appropriate (e.g., social participation, movement, creative programs)
Collaboration & Communication




Work closely with families, educators and the CHATS multidisciplinary team
Provide respectful education and coaching for caregivers, using strengths-based and neuro-affirming language
Documentation & Progress
Maintain timely, accurate documentation (assessments, plans, progress notes, reports)
Monitor progress and adjust supports in line with goals and functional outcomes
Complete NDIS documentation as required for participants on your caseload
What We Offer (And What Makes CHATS Different)
A clinic built around pathways:
We offer integrated supports across our key cohorts —
toddlers, preschoolers, primary school-aged children, teens and young adults
— so families can access the right support at the right time.
Meaningful work with "gap" children and young people:
We often support children who don't fit neatly into systems — not eligible for specialist schooling, but needing targeted intervention to thrive in mainstream settings.
A connected, collaborative team (by design):
We've intentionally chosen to stay a
small-to-mid sized clinic
, so it's easy to pop in, ask a question, problem-solve together and feel genuinely supported.
Multidisciplinary care:
Work alongside allied health therapists who value clinical quality and shared thinking.
Regional access and growth:
We're expanding services across
regional Victoria and New South Wales
, alongside metro-based care.
Structured support for early-career clinicians:
Supervision, mentoring and a culture of ongoing learning.
Variety across 1:1 and groups:
Opportunities to build skills across individual therapy and group programs.
Essential Requirements
Bachelor's (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy
AHPRA registration (if applicable) and eligibility to practise as an OT in Australia
Working With Children Check
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Strong communication and time management skills
A genuine, respectful, family-centred approach
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