Allied Health Assistant

Best Life Therapy Company; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 55.000 - 69.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hourly rate negotiable

Travel kilometres reimbursement

Shadowing and onboarding support

Autonomy in therapy delivery

Clinical supervision

Zusammenfassung

Best Life Therapy Company is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to support neurodivergent children and their families. Sessions occur in homes, schools and community settings, with tailored therapy plans and guidance from a Senior Occupational Therapist.

The role offers flexible weekday, after-school and weekend opportunities, matching caseloads to your availability. You will communicate with families, manage your schedule and travel between clients, with a focus on hands-on learning and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor qualification or current study in Occupational Therapy, Education/Teaching, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Health Science or a related field.
• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or a relevant diploma also accepted.
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience is required.

Aufgaben

• Support neurodivergent children and families with our OT–AHA model.
• Manage scheduling and client availability to match family commitments.
• Communicate with families about appointments and coordinate sessions.
• Deliver clear, actionable therapy plans with supervision while maintaining autonomy within sessions.

Kenntnisse

Child-focused

Independent worker

Strong communicator

Documentation

Scheduling

Ausbildung

Relevant bachelor degree

Certificate IV or Diploma in AHA

Jobbeschreibung

Best Life Therapy Company – Hoppers Crossing VIC

Best Life Therapy is looking for a proactive Allied Health Assistant to support neurodivergent children and families.

Our approach is goal-driven, with a focus on key childhood occupations including play, sports, handwriting, learning, daily routines and more. Sessions may take place in homes, schools, kinders and community settings.

You will have clear direction with tailored occupational therapy plans developed by our Senior Occupational Therapist, while having autonomy to use your own skills, judgement and creativity in how you engage and implement sessions.

About the Role

Best Life Therapy is looking for a proactive Allied Health Assistant to support neurodivergent children and families.

Our approach is goal-driven, with a focus on key childhood occupations including play, sports, handwriting, learning, daily routines and more. Sessions may take place in homes, schools, kinders and community settings.

You will have clear direction with tailored occupational therapy plans developed by our Senior Occupational Therapist, while having autonomy to use your own skills, judgement and creativity in how you engage and implement sessions.

What to Expect

This role is designed to work around your existing commitments.

You provide your regular availability, including the days and times you can consistently work, and suitable clients are matched within that availability.

You will independently communicate with families regarding appointments and manage your own scheduling within your agreed availability.

We currently support families across areas including Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, Wyndham Vale, Truganina, Caroline Springs, St Kilda and surrounding suburbs. Caseload location will be matched to your location and availability preferences.

Weekday, after-school and weekend opportunities are available depending on client needs.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children

• Has a neuro-affirming and strength-based approach

• Can work independently to implement therapy plans.

• Is physically fit and comfortable being active including playing on the floor, and facilitating sporting activities.

• Can communicate confidently with children, families, schools and the clinical team

• Has strong and timely documentation

• Can reliably maintain agreed appointment schedules

• Shows respect to different cultures and family structures

• Is open to supervision, feedback and ongoing learning

Qualifications & Experience

Relevant bachelor qualification or current study in Occupational Therapy, Education/Teaching, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Health Science or a related field.

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or a relevant diploma also accepted.

Minimum 1 year relevant experience is required.

Essential Requirements

• Working with Children Check
• Police Check
• Victorian driver licence and own vehicle

What We Offer

• $40–$50 per hour, negotiable based on experience
• Kilometre reimbursement for travel between clients
• Caseloads matched to you around study, family and other commitments
• Initial shadowing and onboarding support into our established OT–AHA model
• Clear, actionable therapy plans to structure your sessions, with autonomy in how you implement it.
• Regular clinical guidance, case discussion and supervision with our Senior Occupational Therapist
• Exposure to paediatrics, neurodiversity and community occupational therapy

About Best Life Therapy

We work with neurodivergent children, teenagers and adults.

Our approach is occupation-focused and grounded in real-life outcomes, rather than therapy for therapy’s sake.

About the Team

Satinder is a Senior Occupational Therapist with experience across paediatrics, mental health and workplace rehabilitation, with a current focus on preventative health and neurodivergent wellbeing. She is an experienced supervisor with a thoughtful, practical and straightforward approach.

Karan is an Allied Health Assistant and Community Specialist currently studying Occupational Therapy. He brings a warm, compassionate and dedicated approach and works closely with children and families around everyday skills, community participation and therapy goals.

Any queries please contact us at *****@bestlifeot.com.au.