Job Description
Occupational Therapist (School Hours Available) Family-Friendly Paediatric Role
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Paediatric Occupational Therapist
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About the role
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Little Village Therapy is looking for a warm, curious and cooperative Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our growing team in Sutherland.
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You will support children and families across a range of ages, strengths and support needs. The role includes individual therapy, assessments, parent collaboration, school consultation and opportunities to participate in group programs.
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We want our clinicians to feel supported to think deeply, keep learning and deliver meaningful therapy without feeling like they have to figure everything out alone.
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Key responsibilities
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Deliver neuroaffirming, relationship-based occupational therapy
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Plan and provide individual and group-based intervention
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Complete functional assessments, collaborative goal-setting, reports and clinical documentation
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Work closely with parents, educators and other professionals
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Support children across clinic, home, preschool and school environments where appropriate
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Participate in mentoring, team meetings, case discussions and professional development
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Contribute ideas and share knowledge within the team
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Manage a sustainable caseload and work toward agreed billable expectations
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About you
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Is genuinely curious and motivated to continue developing their clinical skills
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Takes initiative and follows through on commitments
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Is reflective, open to feedback and comfortable asking questions
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Communicates thoughtfully and respectfully
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Builds trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues
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Approaches challenges with curiosity, flexibility and emotional awareness
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Enjoys collaborating while also being able to work independently
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Is organised and reliable in managing clinical responsibilities
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Values neuroaffirming, trauma-informed and strengths-based practice
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Wants to contribute to a supportive and evolving team culture
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You will also hold, or be eligible to hold, AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist, along with the required working-with-children, police and professional checks.
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We welcome applications from experienced paediatric OTs and new graduates who strongly align with our approach and values.
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What we offer
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Weekly individual mentoring and regular clinical support
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A structured and supported onboarding process
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Weekly Lunch and Learns
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Fortnightly Therapy Labs and professional development
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Opportunities to observe and learn from other clinicians
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Administrative and Allied Health Assistant support
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A playful, well-equipped sensory clinic
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Opportunities to develop your clinical interests and contribute to groups
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A connected team where questions, reflection and new ideas are welcomed
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A workplace that values professional growth and sustainable workloads
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About Little Village Therapy
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Little Village Therapy is a paediatric occupational therapy clinic based in Sutherland. We are neuroaffirming, trauma-informed and relationship-focused, with our practice informed by Sensory Integration, DIR/Floortime and parent coaching.
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We believe it takes a village to support a child and that clinicians need a supportive village around them to do their best work.
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If you are looking for a workplace where you can continue learning, feel supported and make a meaningful difference for children and families, we would love to hear from you.

📌 Occupational Therapist (School Hours Available) Family-Friendly Paediatric Role (Melbourne)
🏢 Little Village Therapy
📍 Melbourne