This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne's established Allied Health organisations, offering excellent clinical support, structured professional development and the flexibility to build a career around your interests.

With a team of 150+ professionals, including more than 20 Occupational Therapists, you'll have access to experienced mentors, senior clinicians and a multidisciplinary team that genuinely invests in its people.

Based across Melbourne's western suburbs, including Deer Park and Werribee, this opportunity is ideal for a junior or early career OT who wants to develop their confidence working with children and families.

Why You'll Love This Role

- Salary guide of $85,000-$95,000 + super, depending on experience
- Performance incentives for exceeding expectations
- Weekly clinical supervision with experienced clinicians
- 3 paid study leave days
- Access to extensive internal and external professional development
- Monthly professional development meetings
- Structured mentoring and supervision programs
- Full-time or part time opportunities, minimum 3 days per week
- Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
- Potential for a 4-day working week or 9-day fortnight
- Work-from-home flexibility for report writing and administration
- Combination of clinic and community-based therapy
- 6 weeks additional parental leave on top of government entitlements
- Opportunities to progress into senior and leadership roles

As an early career OT, you'll have access to experienced clinicians across multiple disciplines,



allowing you to learn from different perspectives and develop your clinical reasoning.

The organisation offers:
Weekly Supervision: Regular support to discuss complex cases, develop treatment plans and build your confidence.
Professional Development: Monthly PD sessions, internal learning opportunities and support to attend external courses.
Mentoring: Structured mentoring programs to help you develop your skills and progress throughout your career.
Career Progression: Opportunities to explore different clinical areas, develop specialist skills and eventually progress into senior positions.

Your Paediatric Caseload:
You'll support children and families across a range of developmental and functional needs.

Depending on your experience and interests, your clinical work may include:

- Autism and developmental differences
- Fine and gross motor development
- Sensory processing and regulation
- Emotional regulation
- Self-care and daily living skills
- School participation
- Functional assessments
- Goal-directed therapy
- Family education and support

You'll work across a combination of clinic and community settings,



with opportunities to provide therapy in environments that best suit your clients.

The role offers an approximate 50/50 split between clinic and community work, depending on client needs.

Flexible arrangements may include:

- Full-time or part-time employment
- Minimum 3 days per week
- Versatile start and finish times
- Potential 4-day weeks
- 9-day fortnight arrangements
- Work-from-home options for suitable administrative tasks

Requirements

- Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification
- Current AHPRA registration
- Australian working rights
- Driver's licence and access to a vehicle for community visits
- Relevant employment screening checks

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📌 Paediatric Occupational Therapist | Early Career | Western Melbourne (West Melbourne)
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