Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Early Career or Experienced
Affirm OT is growing and we are looking for afull-time Paediatric Occupational Therapistto join our team.
We are open to both:
Early career clinicians— new graduates or OTs within their first two years of practice
Experienced clinicians— therapists who are confident managing a paediatric community caseload with increasing autonomy
We are a small, family-run paediatric OT practice and want our therapists to feel known, supported and valued as people.
You will have access to supervision and team support while also being encouraged to build confidence, independence and your own clinical style.
Affirm OT is growing and we are looking for afull-time Paediatric Occupational Therapistto join our team.
We are open to both:
Early career clinicians— new graduates or OTs within their first two years of practice
Experienced clinicians— therapists who are confident managing a paediatric community caseload with increasing autonomy
We are a small, family-run paediatric OT practice and want our therapists to feel known, supported and valued as people.
You will have access to supervision and team support while also being encouraged to build confidence, independence and your own clinical style.
About Affirm OT
We currently providesmobile community-based paediatric Occupational Therapyacross Melbourne's inner north, middle north and north-east.
We supportNDIS, Medicare and private-paying clients, with sessions occurring in homes, childcare, kinder, schools and community settings, alongside telehealth where appropriate.
Our main service areas include:
Alphington
Ivanhoe
Northcote
Preston
Reservoir
Greensborough
Surrounding subrubs
Our approach is neuroaffirming, strengths-based, play-based and family-centred.
The role
Full-time | 38 hours per week | 7.6 hours per day
Salary:



$85,000–$115,000 + super
Final salary will depend on experience, applicable Award classification level and the scope of duties within the role.
Your working day includes bothbillable and allocated administration time.
Notes, reports, communication, planning and other client-related work are part of your working day — not something we expect you to squeeze in after hours.
Once fully established, clinical expectations will work towardsset billable appointments per day.
What you'll receive
Competitive salary + super
Dedicated CPD budget
Regular clinical supervision
Support with both clinical and non-clinical development
Allocated administration time within your working day
Flexible WFH arrangements for suitable non-client work
Increasing autonomy over your calendar
Travel reimbursement/allowance for work-related community travel
Technology required for your role
Referrals and clinical systems provided
Support to obtain anMedicare provider number
Regular social opportunities
Opportunity to grow alongside a small and developing practice
If you're early career
If you're a new graduate or within your first two years of practice, your caseload and billable expectations will increase gradually as your confidence, efficiency and clinical reasoning develop.
You'll receive support with:
Clinical reasoning
Documentation
Communication with families and professionals
Caseload management
Planning and prioritisation
Community-based practice




Building confidence and independence over time
We do not expect you to know everything from day one.
We want you to ask questions, learn, reflect and gradually develop the confidence to find information, problem-solve and make sound clinical decisions.
If you're experienced
If you're an experienced clinician, we're looking for someone who is confident working autonomously while still valuing collaboration and supervision.
You'll be expected to:
Manage a community caseload independently
Make sound clinical decisions within your scope
Take initiative with your learning and development
Research and problem-solve when something sits outside your current knowledge
Communicate confidently with families, educators and other professionals
As Affirm OT grows, there is also opportunity for experienced clinicians to move into:
Clinical supervision
New graduate mentoring
Senior clinical responsibilities
Team leadership
Non-clinical or supervisory roles
About you
You will need:
Current or eligible AHPRA registration
CurrentWorking with Children Check
CurrentAustralian driver's licence
Your own reliable vehicle
Solid interest in paediatric and community OT
Strong communication and organisational skills
A collaborative and family-centred approach
Curiosity and willingness to learn
Initiative in developing your own skills and knowledge
We are not looking for someone who knows it all.
We are looking for someone who wants to learn, think, problem-solve and continue developing — with support around them when they need it.
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📌 Paediatric Occupational Therapist — Community-Based Growth & Mentorship (Melbourne)
🏢 Affirm OT
📍 Melbourne