OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Paediatric + Adult - Part Time - Flexible hours and days

Communiskills Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Communiskills Pty Ltd in Melbourne's eastern suburbs is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a part-time role spanning paediatric and adult caseloads. The position offers flexible hours and days (2–3 days), a supportive multidisciplinary team, and opportunities for supervision, professional development, and involvement in group programs.

The practice emphasises balance, practical clinical work, and ongoing learning, with supervision tailored to your experience and a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration.
• High standard of written, verbal and interpersonal communication.
• Experience with mental health conditions; OTA Mental Health Endorsement or interest (desirable).
• Current Victorian Driver's License
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Current Working with Children Check.

Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Team Collaboration

Driver's License

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration as Occupational Therapist

Job description

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Paediatric + Adult - Part Time - Flexible hours and days

Part-time | Flexible hours and days | Vermont South | Commencing Feb 2027

If you're an early career or experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a workplace that values balance, learning, and genuinely meaningful clinical work, Communiskills might be your new home.

We’re a small, friendly multidisciplinary team (Speech Pathologists + OT + Educators + Therapy Assistants) who believe in quality over quantity, protected admin time, and supporting clinicians to do their best work.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US:

Flexible hours and days to suit your life and help you balance other commitments. Options from 2 to 3 days available.

A manageable caseload and supportive workplace. We protect your thinking time and your wellbeing.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

A highly experienced Principal of the practice with over 40 years of clinical experience to help support your professional growth. Supervision tailored to you including paid external supervision with an experienced OT.

Opportunity to provide supervision/mentoring to Therapy Assistants.

A well‑resourced clinic (and no endless driving). A mix of predominantly in‑clinic, with some telehealth services and community/on‑site visits (kms reimbursed).

A genuinely collaborative team. Work alongside Speech Pathologists, Educators, and Therapy Assistants who help deliver programs.

Generous PD allowance pro rata. Your learning goals matter, and we invest in them.

Great location with easy parking on site, close to shops, tram and bus routes.

Varied Paediatric and Adult caseload. Opportunities to work with a diverse caseload, grow your clinical skills and pursue your clinical interests. Ages range from infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school aged, young adults through to older adults.

Be part of a team providing neurodiversity affirming therapy. Collaborate to develop theme/interest based group therapy programs. Facilitate group programs with other team members.

Be instrumental in further developing the OT role and resources within our multidisciplinary team.

Excellent administration support from our client services team - focus on being an Occupational Therapist!

ABOUT OUR PRACTICE:

Communiskills is a well regarded and established Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy practice based in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne since 1994. We provide paediatric and adult allied health services on‑site, via telehealth and in the community. In addition, we offer on‑site tutoring/educational services including literacy and numeracy intervention.

We provide the highest quality professional services, building long‑standing engagements with our clients. We have a depth of experience amongst our staff that enables us to provide support for a wide range of clients including those with complex communication and daily living needs. We have built an extensive referral base including TAC, GP's, Paediatric Specialists, not‑for‑profit agencies, DVA and aged care, in addition to the NDIS.

We allow the time to do our best clinical work to achieve genuine outcomes.

Join our small but mighty team of skilled clinicians!

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Bachelor or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist

High standard of written, verbal and interpersonal communication.

Experience working with individuals with mental health conditions and OTA Mental Health Endorsement or interest in working towards endorsement (desirable but not essential).

Current Victorian Driver's License

Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Current Working with Childrens Check.