PLP Occupational Therapy – Sandringham VIC

New Graduate Occupational Therapist - 2027
Full-Time or Part-Time | Sandringham & Mornington Peninsula

About PLP OT

PLP Occupational Therapy is a growing paediatric practice based in Sandringham, supporting children and families across Bayside, with a second clinic in Mornington servicing the Mornington Peninsula. We work across the clinic, school, kindergarten, and community settings, partnering with families, educators, and support networks to deliver therapy that fits naturally into children's everyday lives.

Our practice is grounded in evidence-based, neuroaffirming care. We value meaningful connection, creativity, and high-quality clinical work — and we’re building a team that shares those values.

Starting Your Career at PLP

Our focus is on building extremely high-quality clinicians, and we structure the first year to reflect that:

A 12-month graduate program with structured induction and training

A slowly built caseload, so your workload grows in line with your skills and confidence

Realistic KPIs — 4 clients per day in your first year, increasing to 5 per day

High-quality weekly individual supervision tailored to where you're at

Ad hoc support whenever you need it — you're never sitting with a tricky case wondering what to do next

A multidisciplinary team around you, including our Allied Health Assistant and Early Childhood Teacher

Opportunity to work alongside a team of Psychologists

Flexible full-time or part-time hours that support your lifestyle

Clear career progression as we grow — group supervision and leadership opportunities as your career develops

About the Role

You’ll join us full-time or part-time, based at our Sandringham clinic with sessions extending across our Bayside and Mornington Peninsula service areas.

In this role, you’ll be:





Delivering therapy to children aged 2–18 and their families

Working across funding models, including NDIS and Medicare

Running sessions in clinic, schools, and kindergartens — all located close to our clinics, so travel stays minimal

Conducting comprehensive initial assessments and collaborating with families to develop meaningful goals and therapy plans

The opportunity to work with a team of psychologists

Administering formal assessments including the DASH-2, MABC-3, and Sensory Profile

Completing report writing and clinical documentation, with support and feedback along the way

Facilitating group programs alongside experienced colleagues

About You

This role is for new graduates — you’ll thrive at PLP if you:

Are passionate about working with children and families

Hold a strong commitment to neuroaffirming, evidence-based practice

Communicate clearly and warmly across written, verbal, and interpersonal contexts

Are eager to learn, ask questions, and build your clinical skills from day one

Are open to feedback and enjoy working closely with a supervisor as you grow

Want to become a highly experienced, confident and capable clinician

Requirements

Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy

Current or provisional AHPRA registration and Working with Children Check

Valid driver's licence

Why PLP

Flexible full-time or part-time hours to suit your lifestyle

Above-award pay

Weekly individual supervision tailored to your experience, with access to additional group supervision as you progress

Dedicated administration support so you can focus on clinical work

A multidisciplinary team, including an Allied Health Assistant, an Early Childhood Teacher, and partner Psychologists

A cooperative, values-driven culture where your contribution genuinely shapes the practice as we grow

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📌 New Graduate Occupational Therapist (Melbourne)
🏢 PLP Occupational Therapy
📍 Melbourne