Who we are: Sweet Paeds Therapy is a private paediatric occupational therapy service located in Pakenham 3810. Our practice includes individual clinic rooms as well as a huge purpose-built Sensory Integration gym. Sweet Paeds Therapy offers supports to children and families within the clinic, and out in the community (most often at homes, kindergartens, schools). We strongly value clinical growth and professional development for our therapists as our aim is to offer the highest quality of occupational therapy in Melbourne's South East. We do this by utilising the Data Driven Decision Making (DDDM) model to provide best practice assessment and intervention services (don't guess, assess), and offering numerous opportunities for our therapists to expand their knowledge and clinical skills. We are a small team of occupational therapists, admin staff, and management staff who work together closely and collaboratively to strive for clinical excellence, and support a strong culture and growth mindset. Our administration team manage all non-clinical communication and administration including but not limited to managing client bookings, cancellations, meetings, community visits and compliance checks. We have created a high quality service by investing back into our team, facilities and resources. The Role: This role entails providing high quality occupational therapy assessment and intervention for children aged between 0-18 years, clinical supervision and support to junior members of the therapy team, community engagement projects, and quality improvement projects. The role offers a mix of in-clinic and community-based supports for Sweet Paeds Therapy clients.



Our focus for occupational therapists with paediatric experience is to provide both direct clinical opportunities, engagement in continuous improvement, process optimisation, and strategic initiatives. This allows us service to continuously focus on clinical and operational excellence. Additionally, we continue to offer professional development opportunities to specialise in a field of interest if desired.

Salary:
$90,000
- $105,000 pro rata, depending on experience. Extra benefits provided for you:
- Laptop provided
- Fleet car provided for all community visits
- Quarterly team events
- Christmas/New Year shut down period
- Paid study leave pro rata
- Professional Development $$$ budget pro rata
- Fortnightly/Monthly clinical supervision (depending on experience)
- Fortnightly group supervision
- Monthly team meetings
- Project development opportunities
- Quality improvement opportunities
- Further certification opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Full administration support Qualifications Will have or be required to obtain:
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, or Masters of Occupational Therapy
- AHPRA Occupational Therapy Registration (Full)
- Criminal History Check
- Working with Children Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Valid Driver’s License and access to Vehicle
- Other relevant Compliance Requirements required for the role

How to apply
Finding the right fit is as important for you as it is for us. We encourage you to email through your Cover Letter and CV to Caitlin Carlow at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or contact Caitlin Carlow on [03 5940 3857](tel:03 5940 3857) to arrange a no-obligation call for more information as to whether we might be a good fit for your next career move

📌 Part Time Experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist (Pakenham)
🏢 Sweet Paeds Therapy
📍 Pakenham