Occupational Therapist

Bloom Speech Pathology & Co; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Clinic vehicle access

Footscray location amenities

Job summary

Bloom Speech Pathology & Co in Footscray, VIC is seeking its first Occupational Therapist to help establish OT services within the experienced paediatric practice.

You’ll work with children aged 1–18 across clinic, kindergartens, schools, homes and community, with supervision and collaboration with Speech Pathologists.

The role offers a supportive, collaborative culture, with resources to grow your OT practice and impact on families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Working with Children's Check.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Professional Indemnity Insurance.
• Ability to build strong relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention.
• Fine motor, sensory, emotional regulation and functional skill development.
• Parent coaching and education.
• Collaboration with teachers, educators and other professionals.
• Report writing and NDIS documentation.
• Developing and facilitating Occupational Therapy groups.
• Working closely with Speech Pathologists to provide coordinated, family‑centred care.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Child engagement

Education

Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Bloom Speech Pathology & Co – Footscray VIC

Full-time or Part-Time | Footscray, Melbourne

Join the Bloom Speech Pathology & Co Team!

We're excited to be welcoming our very first Occupational Therapist to Bloom Speech Pathology & Co.

Since opening our Footscray clinic, we've built a great community and now our clients are seeking a trusted Occupational Therapist. We're looking for the right Occupational Therapist to help us grow the "& Co" in Bloom Speech Pathology & Co.

This is an opportunity to join an established paediatric Speech Pathology practice with an existing client base and strong referral pathways. You'll work alongside our Speech Pathology team while helping us establish Occupational Therapy services within the practice.

Your caseload will include children aged 1–18 years across our purpose-built Footscray clinic, kindergartens, schools, homes and the wider community.

Why Work With Us?

At Bloom Speech Pathology & Co, we're all about creating a workplace that feels good and fits in with your life.

Our clinic director is an experienced Speech Pathologist who has built this clinic with clinicians in mind. Bloom has been thoughtfully designed to support great therapy while making your workday enjoyable.

As our first Occupational Therapist, we know you may be wondering what support you'll have. While you'll be the first OT in the practice, you won't be expected to figure everything out on your own. We'll provide regular supervision, external Occupational Therapy-specific supervision and plenty of opportunities to collaborate with our Speech Pathology team.

Spacious, Light-Filled Therapy Rooms

Our large therapy rooms are filled with natural light and provide plenty of space for movement, floor play and collaborative therapy.

Dedicated Sensory Gym

• A wide range of sensory equipment

We know how valuable movement and regulation can be during therapy, and we'd love to hear your ideas about what else we could add to our space.

Everything You Need

You'll have access to:

• Work mobile phone
• Well-stocked therapy resource room
• Budget to continue growing our Occupational Therapy resources

Relax and Recharge

Our staff room is more than just a break room. It's a place to unwind, with:

• Fully equipped kitchen
• Regular team lunches and connection activities

Our Innovations & Beliefs

Regulation is Everyone's Responsibility

At Bloom, we believe regulation and connection aren't the responsibility of one profession alone.

Our Speech Pathologists have a strong understanding of sensory regulation and regularly incorporate sensory-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approaches into therapy. We understand that communication, participation and learning are closely linked to regulation.

We're excited to welcome an Occupational Therapist who can strengthen this knowledge, share their expertise and work alongside us.

Evidence-Based Practice

We value evidence-based practice and lifelong learning.

Regular case discussions, collaboration and professional development help us continue growing as clinicians.

Our approach is relationship-based, strengths-focused and neurodiversity-affirming.

We value working alongside children and families in ways that respect individual differences and support meaningful participation.

Culture at Our Core

We're a small team that enjoys working together.

We ask questions, share resources, celebrate wins and support each other through the trickier sessions.

Our goal is simple: to create a workplace where people enjoy coming to work.

Easy Access

Located in the heart of Footscray, our clinic is within walking distance of Footscray Station, Middle Footscray Station, Tram 82 and several bus routes.

We also provide onsite car and bike parking.

Don't have access to your own vehicle? A clinic vehicle may be available for school, home and community visits.

Working in Footscray means you're surrounded by some of Melbourne's best cafés, bakeries and restaurants. Lunch breaks just got a whole lot tastier.

The Ways We Support You

We're committed to helping you feel supported from day one.

You’ll receive:

• Induction and onboarding
• External Occupational Therapy-specific supervision
• Peer mentoring and opportunities for joint sessions
• In-house case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Professional development budget, paid in addition to internal PD
• Opportunities to develop Occupational Therapy groups
• Flexibility to tailor your role as the service grows

As our Occupational Therapy service develops, there may also be opportunities to increase your hours, develop specialist areas of interest or step into a senior role if that's something you'd like to pursue.

The Position

We're looking for an Occupational Therapist who enjoys working with children and families and values working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You'll work with children aged 1–18 years across clinic, kindergartens, schools, homes and the community.

Your role will include:

• Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention
• Fine motor, sensory, emotional regulation and functional skill development
• Parent coaching and education
• Collaboration with teachers, educators and other professionals
• Report writing and NDIS documentation
• Developing and facilitating Occupational Therapy groups
• Working closely with our Speech Pathologists to provide coordinated, family‑centred care

Your caseload will include a mix of private and NDIS-funded participants.

• Bachelor or Masters qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current Working with Children's Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Professional Indemnity Insurance
• Ability to build strong relationships with children and families

Competitive salary plus superannuation, based on experience.