Clinic Based Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Telehealth availability

Travel allowance for offsite work

9–5 schedule

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd. is seeking a Clinic Based Paediatric Occupational Therapist in Melbourne. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver assessment-based interventions for children aged 3–12, focusing on motor, sensory, cognitive, social, and self-care skills within a modern clinic.

The role offers flexible hours with part-time or full-time options, telehealth availability, and a travel allowance for offsite work, in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Provide assessments and tailored, evidence-based interventions for children aged 3–12.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver therapy outcomes.
• Support paediatric clients with ASD and SPD using innovative techniques.
• Flexible work options including part-time or full-time and telehealth.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and tailored, evidence-based interventions to support children's development.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver therapy outcomes.
• Support paediatric clients, particularly those with ASD and SPD, using innovative techniques.
• Enjoy telehealth sessions and flexible working hours.

Skills

Assessment

Interventions

ASD

Sensory processing

Telehealth

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Clinic Based Paediatric Occupational Therapist

This multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, and Paediatric Psychologists provides clinic-based and community therapy services tailored to children aged 3-12 years. Specialising in autism, they deliver individual and group therapy programs that focus on developmental and emotional well-being.

This is your chance to work in a purpose-built facility featuring a sensory room equipped with swings, hammocks, and other resources designed to foster play and desensitization in a supportive, therapeutic environment.

Option for full time or part time!

About the Role:

• Provide assessments and tailored, evidence-based interventions to support children’s development in areas such as fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, cognitive skills, social development, and self-care routines.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional therapy outcomes.
• Support paediatric clients, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorders, using innovative therapeutic techniques.
• Enjoy the flexibility of part-time or full-time work options, with opportunities for telehealth sessions and flexible working hours.

What's On Offer:

• Attractive Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 + superannuation.
• Manageable Caseload: Realistic billable expectations ensure a balanced workload.
• Flexibility: Regular work hours (9-5), part-time options, telehealth availability, and a travel allowance for offsite work.

Professional Growth:

• $1,000 external Professional Development budget.
• Paid report writing during work hours.
• External supervision and training in autism assessments funded by the clinic.
• Weekly supervision with the Lead Occupational Therapist and experience regular collaborative case conferences.

Team Culture:

• Regular team-building events and social activities.
• Inclusive work environment fostering collaboration and idea sharing.
• Insight into other Allied Health disciplines through multidisciplinary team meetings.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• AHPRA registration.
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience (experience working with Autism Spectrum Disorder preferred).

Additional information

• Stunning modern clinic equipped with a sensory room and therapy resources
• Paediatric caseload and an entirely clinic based position
• Regular 1:1 supervision with their lead OT and multidisciplinary collaboration