About us

Papillon Paediatrics is a private paediatric clinic in Hawthorn East. With a team of dedicated paediatricians and allied health practitioners, our mission is to provide an all-inclusive, high quality multidisciplinary team service. Our purpose-designed boutique clinic comes equipped with high quality new furnishings, web-based practice software, lots of natural light and a friendly, supportive admin team.

Qualifications & experience

- Minimum qualification Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent recognised degree)

- Current registration with AHPRA (Occupational Therapy Board of Australia)

- Workforce experience as a paediatric occupational therapist

- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

- Work rights to work in Australia

- Comfortable delivering both clinic-based and mobile services, including to schools and childcare/kindergarten settings

Tasks & responsibilities

- Conduct assessments including Sensory Profile, BOT-3, Beery VMI, Vineland-3 and other standardised assessments in clinic and educational settings to determine and individualise therapeutic goals.

- Contribute to multidisciplinary and functional capacity assessments alongside the medical and allied health team.





- Provide early intervention therapeutic services to paediatric patients and families working towards their goals.

- Provide tailored support for fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, emotional regulation, self-care and daily living skills, handwriting and visual-motor integration, play, and executive functioning.

- Participate in ongoing professional development activities.

- Maintain accurate case notes for clients using an electronic clinical record according to practice protocols and skilled standards.

What we offer

- Complete control over your calendar, caseload size and how your day is structured, under a flexible contractor arrangement

- Established referral pathways and strong client demand
- A mixed caseload spanning therapy and comprehensive assessments, with opportunities to cultivate an area of clinical interest
- A team of paediatricians, psychologists, speech therapists, physiotherapists, dietitian other professionals, plus regular in-house career development.

- Beautiful, purpose-designed clinic environment with a genuinely supportive team culture

- Work from home/off-site options available, alongside clinic-based work

📌 Occupational Therapist (Hawthorn)
🏢 Papillon Paediatrics
📍 Hawthorn