Occupational Therapist

Step 2 Allied Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Purchased leave

Regular social events

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Phone and laptop provided

Job summary

Step 2 Allied Health is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to support adolescents and young adults (12–28) across clinic, home, school and community settings in regional Victoria and beyond.

You will deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions, promote independence, and work within a multidisciplinary team to improve client outcomes and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent).
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Working with Children’s Check.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Support adolescents and young adults to achieve goals through evidence-based assessment and intervention.
• Provide neuroaffirming practice and ongoing professional development.
• Assess and implement supports to develop independence at home and in the community.
• Support emotional regulation, executive functioning and participation outcomes.
• Document assessments and funding recommendations; maintain compliant records.
• Collaborate with families, schools and external stakeholders within a multidisciplinary framework.

Skills

Adolescent care

Teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

About Step 2 Allied Health:

Step 2 Allied Health provides quality Allied Health, and disability support services to clients across regional Victoria and beyond. The team consists of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Behaviour Support Practitioners, Counsellors, Plan Managers, Therapy Assistants and Support Workers. We engage with a variety of funding bodies and sources such as Flexible Support Packages, Support at Home, NDIS, Medicare, TAC and private paying clients. Our company values of quality, integrity and culture underpin all elements of service delivery, and operational decision making.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist who is committed to making a positive impact on their clients' lives, developing their skills, and supporting young people in achieving their goals. This role primarily supports adolescents and young adults aged 12–28 years across clinic, home, school and community settings.

Key Responsibilities:

Support clients to achieve their goals through evidence-based assessment and intervention.

Provide neuroaffirming practice alongside continued professional development in this area.

Assess and implement supports that develop independence in the home and community.

Support emotional regulation, executive functioning and participation outcomes.

Conduct assessments and report writing, including Functional Capacity Assessments and funding recommendations.

Consult with families, schools and external stakeholders through a multidisciplinary framework.

Maintain accurate documentation in keeping with organisational, professional and legal requirements.

Attend regular supervision, professional development and team meetings.

Contribute to a supportive and inclusive team environment.

Key Selection Criteria:

Strives to make impact by respecting neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice.

Strong focus on integrity and delivering quality, evidence-based care.

Passionate about supporting adolescents and young adults.

Embraces opportunities for learning, growth and innovation.

Contributes positively to team culture and collaboration.

Requirements:

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)

Current AHPRA registration

Working with Children's Check

Current Driver's Licence

National Police Check

Reasons to join the team!

• Career progression opportunities
• Purchased leave options available
• Regular social and networking events
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), supportive and inclusive environment, job satisfaction and team connectedness.
• Work phone and laptop provided