Bilingual consulting (T/A Blackburn Speech & Paediatric Therapy) – Melbourne VIC

We are a multidisciplinary allied health clinic providing speech therapy, occupational therapy, play therapy, and psychology services.

We predominately serve paediatric clients, but also provide services to teenagers and adults in the community, depending on their needs.

Our mission is to support and empower our clients through skilled, bilingual and family-centred therapy services.

Through achieving this mission, we aspire to realise our vision to be a beacon of hope for families from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

About You :

- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Hold AHPRA registration in Australia
- Working with Children Check
- Current Drivers License and own transport

Position Summary :

As the Occupational Therapist you are responsible for providing early intensive therapy as well as occupational therapy services and other developmental or learning needs to clients and support their families. You will support children aged 2-17 to achieve their goals. This role is also responsible for supporting continuous improvement in the business performance and effectively contribute towards the achievement of the practice's vision and purpose.

Key Requirements :

- A love for working with children
- Passionate about Bilingualism
- Established the ability to be punctual, reliable, motivated and committed to the team and the families we work with.
- A keen desire to follow direction and take initiative.
- Demonstrated experience or exposure as a occupational therapist, including the management of children and adolescents in terms of assessment and treatment.




- Interest in developing knowledge regarding the assessment and management of bilingual individuals.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal, organisational and time management skills.
- Proven ability to function as a multidisciplinary team member and be committed to delivering high quality outcomes for children and families.
- Experience working culturally and linguistically diverse communities
- Experience working with children
- Experience with providing group programs for children and their families
- Experience in the provision of health promotion/community education activities
- Be fluent in English and able to converse in Cantonese and Mandarin
- Current driver’s license and access to a vehicle which on occasion may be required for work purposes to conduct off site visits.
- Specific skills required in management of fine motor development, sensory processing, visual perception and motor planning skills
- Demonstrated time management and organisational skills and the ability to coordinate an assigned caseload
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team and provide patient-centred practice
- Punctual, reliable and committed
- Transparent, personable and professional communication,



both written and spoken
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Professional communication style to all internal and external stakeholders
- Good computer skills required for the company practice management software
- Ability to work within a team and autonomously
- Ability to follow direction and take initiative

Job Responsibility :

- Paediatric caseload primarily working with ages 2-17
- Meeting with parents or caregivers to conduct initial consultations.
- Liaising with parents or caregivers to establish child and family-centred goals.
- Conduct therapy to support children to achieve their goals.
- Developing resources for therapy and home programs.
- Liaising with other professionals that are involved in the child’s care.
- Manageable client-related responsibilities (approximately 70% of your time), with the remainder allocated for administrative duties and continued learning
- Provide high quality customer service to clients and external stakeholders
- Respect confidentiality and privacy of practitioners, directors, staff and clients at all times
- Maintain a cooperative team environment by communicating openly and in a friendly manner, working efficiently and amicably with all members of the clinic
- Provide occupational therapy to clients within the program models
- Plan and implement individual and group treatment programs, including therapy assistant programs and multi-disciplinary services
- Demonstrate a commitment to best practice principles in the delivery of occupational therapy services
- Administer Occupational Therapy assessments and develop and implement therapy pl

📌 Occupational Therapist (Melbourne)
🏢 Bilingual consulting (T/A Blackburn Speech & Paediatric Therapy)
📍 Melbourne