- Are you skilled Occupational Therapist and passionate about working with children and young people?
- Would you like to be a part of a strong multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment for your own career development and clinical supervision, with opportunities for growth?
- Are you looking for a balances and varied caseload with both Community Health funded and NDIS clients?

Bellarine Community Health are now recruiting for a full time, ongoing Paediatric Occupational Therapist (Grade 2).

Join a dynamic, collaborative, and friendly multidisciplinary children’s team to make a difference in the lives of children and their families on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula. Enjoy the best of these coastal communities and clinically lead and support our dedicated Paediatric OT team to deliver therapy services and programs.

If you are you looking for a role that values your clinical expertise and enables you to support clients, inform service development, strengthen the clinical capacity of the OT team and maintain your clinical skills then this is the role for you!

The Position Descriptions is available here: PD Paediatric OT Grade 2 OCT2026.

About the team The Child Health and Development team provide a multidisciplinary allied health service for children and young people primarily aged 0-12 years. It is comprised of a dynamic, collaborative and friendly team of occupational therapists, speech pathologists, a physiotherapist, mental health professionals, and a child and family engagement practitioner. Children are supported by several other services within BCH, including dental, continence, nutrition and dietetics, podiatry, physiotherapy, and mental health professionals/Headspace.

About the role The Grade 2 Paediatric Occupational Therapist is responsible for:

- Managing a caseload of both community health and NDIS clients.
- The provision of high-quality clinical occupational therapy services to children and young people who experience developmental delays,



difficulties or disability.
- Completing clinical assessments, the provision of therapy (individual or in group), and relevant follow up.
- Practicing in a wholistic, child and family centred, and strength-based manner.
- Working in clinic, early childhood, schools, and home environments.
- Supervising students, early career clinicians, and allied health assistants or volunteers (as required).
- Participating in and have a commitment to all clinical governance activities.

To be successful you will require:

- Tertiary qualification in occupational therapy, and registration with AHPRA.
- Advanced clinical skills and demonstrated high level clinical problem solving in paediatric occupational therapy.
- Demonstrated capacity to practice in a team-oriented, strength based, neurodiverse affirming, family and child centred model, with emphasis on parent upskilling on how to best support their child.
- High level and effective interpersonal skills, including teamwork, leadership, communication, and the ability to adapt and be flexible.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, efficient and flexible work practices including the ability to manage a busy caseload, meet deadlines, prioritise, and respond to change.
- A demonstrated commitment to professional development by maintaining, applying, and sharing clinical knowledge.

What we offer To support you to balance your work/life commitments, grow your skills and expertise, enjoy work and feel valued we offer the following:





- Generous salary packaging benefits – you can access some of your annual salary tax free each year
- Career advancement opportunities and frequent graded clinical supervision with senior professionals
- A supportive positive workplace culture, managerial and senior leadership support, and training in the role
- Generous leave arrangements including 5 weeks annual leave, parental leave, and professional development
- Professional Indemnity Insurance covered
- Discounted gym membership at seven sites across the region
- Employee assistance program

Conditions of Employment

- 100-point ID check
- National Police Check
- Working with Children Check
- Victorian Driver’s Licence
- NDIS Worker Screening check

How to Apply To find out more, please contact Gus Campbell, Child Health and Development Manager, by phone on 0407 851 895 or email [email protected]. The Position Description is available here: PD Paediatric OT Grade 2 OCT2026.

Applications must include cover letter, response to key selection criteria, application form, and resume in PDF format. Please submit your application to [email protected] today – applications are being assessed as they are received with final applications closing at 5.00pm on Wednesday 21st October 2026.

Bellarine Community Health acknowledges the Wadawurrung People as the Traditional Custodians of the land, waters and skies of the Bellarine Peninsula. We acknowledge and respect Wadawurrung Elders and leaders, past, present and emerging and pay gratitude for their unique ability to care for Country and deep spiritual connection to it. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all cultures and backgrounds to our service.

Bellarine Community Health is there for everyone – no matter where you come from, what you look like or how you identify. We are committed to play our part in building a more inclusive and equitable world – starting with our own organisation.

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