Expression of Interest - Paediatric Allied Health Clinicians

Occupational Therapists | Speech Pathologists | Psychologists | Physiotherapists

Location: Notting Hill, Officer, Truganina

Full-Time/ Part Time - Fixed term for 12 months

Are you a passionate, allied health clinician looking for a full-time or part-time opportunity where your clinical expertise is valued, your workload is realistic, and you can make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families?

Join bestchance Child Family Care, a respected not-for-profit organisation delivering high-quality paediatric allied health services across Victoria.

At bestchance Children's Therapy Services (CTS), we provide early intervention, therapy and capacity-building supports for children and families across homes, clinics, schools, kindergartens and community settings.

As the early childhood intervention sector continues to evolve, including the introduction of the Australian Government's Thriving Kids initiative, we're looking ahead to new opportunities to strengthen accessible, inclusive and community-based supports.

We're inviting Expressions of Interest from Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists and Physiotherapists who would like to be considered for current and future opportunities across our three locations.

Whether you're an experienced clinician or looking to develop your career in paediatric allied health, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join CTS?

Exceptional Clinical Support

- Structured clinical supervision with senior clinicians
- Operational supervision and support from a dedicated Site Lead
- Regular case discussions and discipline huddles
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration with Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists and Specialist Teachers
- A supportive multidisciplinary environment that values shared learning and clinical expertise

Professional Growth
- $1,000 professional development allowance plus 5 days of professional development leave (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Opportunities to contribute to School Readiness Funding (SRF) programs
- Mentoring opportunities and pathways into supervision or leadership
- Dedicated time for resource development, session planning and family coaching
- Opportunities to contribute to emerging early intervention and foundational support models, including those associated with Thriving Kids as the initiative develops

A Culture That Puts People First
- A close-knit multidisciplinary team where your expertise is recognised and valued
- Leaders who prioritise clinician wellbeing
- Manageable caseloads and realistic KPIs
- Protected administration and documentation time
- Flexibility and autonomy to manage your caseload and calendar
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
- Travel reimbursement for community visits

Not-for-Profit Benefits
- Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 each FBT year, plus Meal & Entertainment advantages
- Paid Parental Leave program for ongoing employees after 12 months of service




- Discounted childcare rates (50% off gap fee) at bestchance childcare centres
- Access to our Employee Wellbeing Program

About The Opportunities bestchance Child Family Care is inviting Expressions of Interest from qualified allied health clinicians interested in joining our Children's Therapy Services team. Our clinicians support children aged 0-10 years and their families through evidence-based, strengths-based and family-centred practice.

Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will support children's communication, development, emotional regulation, independence, participation and wellbeing, while building the capacity of families, educators and communities.

Our services include individual and group-based supports delivered across clinic, home, kindergarten, school and community settings.

With significant changes emerging across the early childhood and allied health sector, including the introduction of Thriving Kids, bestchance is actively exploring opportunities to expand our community-based and foundational support services.

This is an exciting opportunity to connect with an organisation committed to innovation, professional collaboration and shaping the future of early childhood intervention.

We welcome Expressions of Interest for fixed term opportunities across our Notting Hill, Officer and Truganina locations.

What You'll Be Doing

Depending on your discipline and role, you may be involved in:

- Delivering paediatric allied health assessments and evidence-based interventions
- Supporting children with developmental delay, disability, autism and additional developmental needs
- Working collaboratively with children and families to identify meaningful, functional goals
- Coaching parents, carers and educators to build confidence and capability
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues through our Key Worker approach
- Delivering individual and group-based supports across clinic, home, educational and community settings
- Contributing to School Readiness Funding programs, educator capacity building and community-based initiatives
- Participating in reflective practice, clinical supervision and professional development
- Contributing to innovative approaches to early intervention and emerging foundational supports

What We're Looking For We're interested in hearing from clinicians who:

- Hold relevant tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology or Physiotherapy
- Hold current AHPRA registration or relevant professional eligibility, as applicable to their discipline
- Have experience working with children and families, or a strong interest in developing their paediatric practice




- Have experience within the NDIS or early childhood intervention sector, which is highly regarded but not essential
- Are passionate about family-centred, strengths-based and inclusive practice
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Enjoy working collaboratively with families, educators and multidisciplinary colleagues
- Are committed to professional development and delivering meaningful outcomes for children and families
- Hold a current Working with Children Check
- Hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check or are willing to obtain one
- A current GECCKO child safety training certificate is required for relevant early childhood education and care work, or applicants must be willing to obtain it.
- Have unrestricted Australian working rights
- Hold a valid driver's licence and have access to a vehicle

We welcome applications from both experienced clinicians and early-career professionals who are enthusiastic about working in paediatric allied health.

Why Our Clinicians Stay

- Realistic KPIs and manageable caseloads
- Genuine clinical supervision and mentorship
- Strong multidisciplinary team culture
- Flexible working arrangements
- Meaningful work supporting children and families
- Protected administration and documentation time
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Supportive leadership that values clinician wellbeing

If you're looking for meaningful clinical work, solid professional support and genuine work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you. About Us bestchance Child Family Care is a not-for-profit organisation with the aim of building stronger communities, healthier families and happier childhoods.

We achieve this through our quality education, care and therapy services for children, our support programs for families, and our registered training organisation.

bestchance Child Family Care provides a supportive environment to grow, nurture and develop strong bonds with children and families.

For more information, visit our website at https://www.bestchance.org.au/

Expressions Of Interest - How To Apply

If you're looking for meaningful work, supportive leadership and genuine work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

Please Submit

- Your current CV/Resume
- A brief Cover Letter outlining your experience, interests and suitability
- Your allied health discipline
- Your preferred location (Notting Hill, Officer or Truganina)
- Your preferred employment arrangements (full-time or part-time)

Email your Expression of Interest to: [email protected] This is an ongoing Expression of Interest to identify clinicians interested in current and future opportunities. Suitable applicants may be contacted as positions become available.

bestchance is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to child safety and have zero tolerance of child abuse. Applicants should be aware that we carry out Working with Children, Police Records and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people

📌 Expression of Interest – Paediatric Allied Health Clinicians (Melbourne)
🏢 Bestchance Child Family Care
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