Summary

- Work within a values driven, progressive organisation

- Be part of an engaging team that thrives on challenges

- Competitive remuneration package with salary packaging benefits available

About the Opportunity

Locations: Maribyrnong (West) or Greensborough (North-East)

Join a well-established early childhood intervention team where clinical reasoning and collaboration sit at the centre of practice.

We’re looking for an Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist to deliver evidence-informed clinical intervention within a transdisciplinary key worker model, supporting young children and their families in everyday environments.

No two days are the same. You will have autonomy to plan and schedule your work in a way that supports families, while maintaining clinical quality and consistency.

How we work

- Neuroaffirming and strengths-based

- Transdisciplinary, with shared clinical responsibility

- Joint sessions used to support outcomes and team learning

- Coaching and capacity building alongside direct intervention

- Clinical intervention linked to meaningful participation outcomes

- Family-centred, with a focus on sustainable change within routines

What you’ll find here

- Consistent supervision focused on clinical reasoning and reflection

- Structured professional development

- A team that collaborates openly and shares knowledge

- Flexibility and autonomy in managing your day and caseload

About you

We are looking for someone who can:

- Deliver clinical intervention that supports participation in daily routines





- Work with families using a coaching approach to build confidence and capability

- Provide support in home, kindergarten, and community settings

- Apply your discipline knowledge within a shared team model

- Translate assessment and observation into clear, practical strategies

- Contribute to goal setting, review, and ongoing clinical decision making

- Work alongside allied health, educators, and other key people in the child’s life

Benefits of working with MCM include:

- Diverse and inclusive organisation

- Attractive Salary Packaging benefits

- Supportive learning and development environment

- Culture of continuous improvement

Essential:

- Qualification in Occupational Therapy (AHPRA) or Speech Pathology (SPA)

- Experience or interest in early childhood intervention

- Solid clinical reasoning and ability to apply this in practice

- Confidence working independently and within a team

- A clear, practical approach to supporting children and families

Screening Criteria:

- National Police check

- Working with Children check and NDIS Worker Screening check or ability to obtain

- Valid Victorian Drivers license

- Right to Work in Australia





Applications for this role will close on 24 October 2026 /or Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early. Please include your current resume and cover letter.
Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities. If you have any needs throughout the recruitment process that have not already been catered for, we encourage you to contact [email protected] to let us know how we can better support you to apply.

About MCM

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people.
We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

Our commitment to Safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access

At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

📌 Key Worker - Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist (Melbourne)
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