Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Mental Health
10 March 2026
Victoria, Australia
South East Suburbs
$107,000 - 120,000 + super
9 day fortnight
Full Time
Reporting to the Team Leader of EITS (Early Intervention & Therapy Services), you will join an enthusiastic and highly skilled team of Allied Health Professionals who provide a range of tailored services to children and youth aged 0-12 years. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the Team Leader through coaching and mentoring of other Allied Health Practitioners. As a Senior Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to improve the knowledge, skills and capabilities of colleagues and families.
Responsibilities:
You will have variety in your role with a mixture of staff supervision and consumer caseload to:
Liaise and collaborate with a team of different discipline areas (occupational therapists, speech pathologists, early childhood education specialists, physiotherapists, psychologists, dietitians) to design and deliver comprehensive support for consumers;
Actively model processes to improve others’ skills by providing knowledge, constructive feedback, coaching and learning opportunities;
Deliver a broad range of evidence informed intervention strategies, standardised assessments and parent education to increase communication and active participation in social and educational settings for children;
Undertake face to face consultation and relationship building in natural environments, schools and kindergartens as well as our modern office facilities and therapy spaces;
Provide support and advice to families and children across different areas, including speaking and listening, establishing routines and support to meet developmental milestones
Requirements:
Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA
Minimum 3 years’ experience managing, supervising and leading staff
Minimum 5 years discipline specific clinical experience, with sound theoretical knowledge in paediatric practice 0 to 9.
The ability to meet service delivery requirements of 4 hours/day and provide a consumer-focused, high-quality and responsive service
Knowledge and experience to assess children from 0 to 9 with a variety of clinical and developmental needs
Knowledge and experience in the prescription of assistive technology
Willingness to obtain Medicare Provider Registration
Proficient in the use of ICT for such things as service delivery (telehealth), case note documentation and online learning modules
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and support others to meet their KPIs.
Build trusting working relationships with both children and families in addition to the Early Intervention and Therapy Service team.
Being open to continuous quality improvement that allows ongoing leaning and growth as part of a high performing team.
Willingness to promote and support practices that are inclusive, culturally responsive, safe and accessible.
Current Victorian Drivers’ Licence
Willingness to undertake relevant pre-employment screening and checks - including NDIS worker screening check, Police Check, Pre-Employment Medical and Working with Children's check
Right to Work in Australia e.g. Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Visa holder with full working rights
Benefits:
Flexible Ways of Working - home, in the office or combination of both
Above Award Personal Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
Gifted days off (between Christmas and New Year)
Employee Referral Program - $500 per referral
Flexible Leave Scheme (50/52, 51/52)
Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year + additional $2,650 meals and entertainment)*
6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave, in addition to Government Funded Parental Leave Pay (PLP)
Structured performance and 1-on-1 development check-ins
Secondment and career growth opportunities
Staff discount program for everyday items
Opportunities for professional development
Study Leave provisions
Rostered Days Off (or)
9 Day Fortnight (if Full-Time)
High-quality IT equipment
Access to Fleet Vehicles