Occupational Therapist - Part-Time | Paediatric Caseload | Clinic Based | Melton
You will provide Occupational Therapy services primarily from our Melton clinic, with a strong focus on paediatric NDIS participants. Your caseload will be approximately 90% paediatric participants, including younger children and school-aged children, and 10% early teenage and adult participants, depending on referrals and service needs. The position is designed to be predominantly clinic based. If an occasional community-based visit is required, a company vehicle will be provided, so you will not be expected to routinely use your own vehicle for participant appointments.
Key responsibilities
Complete occupational therapy assessments for children and young people
Develop individualised therapy goals and intervention plans
Provide therapy addressing fine and gross motor skills, self-care and daily living skills, sensory processing and regulation, emotional regulation, play and social participation, and school and community participation
Work closely with parents, carers, teachers and other professionals
Prepare progress notes, therapy plans and NDIS-related reports
Review participant progress and update therapy strategies as required
Provide practical strategies for use at home, school and in the community
Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions
Identify and report participant risks or safeguarding concerns
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
About you
Bachelor or Master qualification in Occupational Therapy
Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist




Current or eligible NDIS Worker Screening Check
Working with Children Check
Current driver's licence
Robust communication and organisational skills
Interest in paediatric occupational therapy and the NDIS sector
Commitment to person-centred and evidence-informed practice
Up to 1-2 years' paediatric OT experience is desirable
Experience working with children with autism, developmental delay, ADHD or other disabilities is beneficial
Salary $85,000 - $110,000 + super (FTE) depending on experience
Choose the days you want to work
Initially approximately 2 days per week
Clinic-based role in Melton
No unrealistic billable-hour KPIs
Friendly, relaxed and easy-going team
Existing referrals and growing caseload
Administrative and scheduling support
Work alongside Support Coordinators, AHAs and other allied health professionals
Company car provided for any community-based work, if required
Flexible working arrangements
Opportunity to move into a full-time position for the right candidate
Supportive and approachable management
Support with clinical reasoning and report writing
Assistance with complex cases
Access to multidisciplinary collaboration
About us
Care Origin is a registered NDIS provider supporting participants across Melbourne's western suburbs. Our services include Allied Health, Support Coordination and community-based disability supports. Our Melton team works collaboratively to provide practical, person-centred support to participants and their families.
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📌 Occupational Therapist – Part-Time | Paediatric Caseload | Clinic Based | Melton (Melbourne)
🏢 Care Origin
📍 Melbourne