Occupational Therapist and Speech Pathologist

Occupational Therapist / Speech Pathologist

Play Grow Thrive | Mornington Peninsula

Nurturing growth through play

Are you the kind of therapist who believes there is always a reason behind a child's behaviour?

Do you value connection before compliance, curiosity before judgement, and meaningful progress over quick fixes?

At Play Grow Thrive, we're looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist to join our growing mobile paediatric practice supporting children and families across the Mornington Peninsula.

This role offers flexibility, autonomy, meaningful clinical work, and the opportunity to grow alongside a values-driven practice making a genuine difference in the lives of children and families.

About Play Grow Thrive

Play Grow Thrive is a family-centred mobile paediatric therapy service supporting children with:

- Autism
- ADHD
- Emotional regulation challenges
- Everyday participation challenges

We provide therapy within children's natural environments including homes, schools, kindergartens, and community settings.

Our approach is:

- Play-based
- Neuroaffirming
- Relationship-centred
- Family-focused
- Practical and functional
- Grounded in understanding the whole child

We believe behaviour is communication, understanding comes before change, and meaningful progress happens when children feel secure, supported, and understood.

Our mission is to help families move from confusion and overwhelm to confidence, connection, and thriving together.

About the Role

This is a versatile position that can be tailored to suit the right clinician.

Whether you're looking for part-time, full-time, contractor,



school-hours, we'd love to create a role that supports both your professional goals and personal life.

As part of this role, you will:

- Provide assessment and therapy services within homes, schools, kindergartens, and community settings
- Support children with a range of developmental, sensory, communication, emotional regulation, and participation needs
- Develop individualised therapy plans that reflect each child's strengths, interests, and goals
- Build strong relationships with families and empower parents through education and practical strategies
- Collaborate with educators, teachers, allied health professionals, and support teams
- Complete reports, recommendations, and progress documentation
- Deliver therapy that feels engaging, meaningful, and connected to everyday life
- Advocate for neuroaffirming, strengths-based practice
- Contribute ideas and help shape a growing service committed to high-quality family-centred care

Who We're Looking For

More than experience, we're looking for the right person.

Someone who genuinely enjoys working alongside children and families and who aligns with our values of connection, understanding, and collaboration.

You might be a great fit if you are:

- Caring and compassionate
- Empathetic and emotionally intelligent
- Fun, playful,



and able to build trust with children
- Proactive and motivated
- Curious and interested in understanding the "why" behind challenges
- Collaborative and relationship-focused
- Confident working independently while remaining connected to a team
- Strong in communication and family engagement
- Passionate about neuroaffirming and family-centred practice
- Committed to ongoing learning and professional growth

We Understand Mobile Therapy Can Feel Isolating

Working on the road offers incredible flexibility and the opportunity to support children in the environments where they learn, play, and grow every day.

But we also understand that mobile therapy can sometimes feel isolating.

As therapists, we've experienced those moments where you wish you could quickly bounce ideas off a colleague, debrief after a challenging session, celebrate a breakthrough, or simply feel connected to a team that understands the work you do.

At Play Grow Thrive, we are committed to creating connection, collaboration, and support, even when we're working across different locations.

You will be supported through:

- Regular clinical supervision and mentoring
- Opportunities for case discussion and collaborative problem-solving
- Ongoing professional development and learning
- Open communication and responsive support
- A culture where questions are encouraged and no one is expected to figure everything out alone
- Genuine connection with a team that shares your values and passion for supporting children and families

As both a therapist and a mother, I understand the importance of feeling su

📌 Occupational Therapist and Speech Pathologist (Mornington)
🏢 Play grow thrive
📍 Mornington