Paediatric Allied Health Clinicians - EOI

Bestchance; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development allowance

5 days professional development leave

Travel reimbursement for community_vis

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Paid Parental Leave after 12 months

Discounted childcare rates

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

Bestchance Child Family Care invites Expressions of Interest for Paediatric Allied Health Clinicians across Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology and Physiotherapy. Roles include fixed-term opportunities at Notting Hill, Officer and Truganina with potential for both full-time or part-time engagement.

Clinicians will support children aged 0–10 and their families through evidence-based, family-centred practice, delivering services across clinics, homes, kindergartens and community

Qualifications

• Hold relevant tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology or Physiotherapy.
• Current AHPRA registration or relevant professional eligibility.
• Experience with paediatric clients and families.
• Willingness to obtain Working with Children Check and police checks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver paediatric allied health assessments and evidence-based interventions across clinic, home, school and community settings.
• Support children with developmental delay, disability and autism and collaborate with families to set meaningful goals.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team with other clinicians to provide holistic care and family coaching.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Speech Pathology

Psychology

Physiotherapy

Job description

Expression of Interest – Paediatric Allied Health Clinicians

Expression of Interest – Paediatric Allied Health Clinicians

Occupational Therapists | Speech Pathologists | Psychologists | Physiotherapists

Location: Notting Hill, Officer, Truganina

Full-Time/ Part Time - Fixed term for 12 months

Are you a passionate, allied health clinician looking for a full-time or part-time opportunity where your clinical expertise is valued, your workload is realistic, and you can make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families?

Join bestchance Child Family Care, a respected not-for-profit organisation delivering high-quality paediatric allied health services across Victoria.

At bestchance Children's Therapy Services (CTS), we provide early intervention, therapy and capacity-building supports for children and families across homes, clinics, schools, kindergartens and community settings.

As the early childhood intervention sector continues to evolve, including the introduction of the Australian Government's Thriving Kids initiative, we're looking ahead to new opportunities to strengthen accessible, inclusive and community-based supports.

We're inviting Expressions of Interest from Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists and Physiotherapists who would like to be considered for current and future opportunities across our three locations.

In support of growing our Physiotherapy services we are keen to speak with Physiotherapists who have significant paediatric experience encompassing developmental delay and disability. Experience in family-centred practice, early intervention, NDIS-funded supports, ability to manage a paediatric caseload and contribute to a multidisciplinary team are essential. This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the development of Physiotherapy services within CTS.

Why Join CTS?

Exceptional Clinical Support

• Structured clinical supervision with senior clinicians
• Operational supervision and support from a dedicated Site Lead
• Regular case discussions and discipline huddles
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration with Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists and Specialist Teachers
• A supportive multidisciplinary environment that values shared learning and clinical expertise

Professional Growth

• $1,000 professional development allowance plus 5 days of professional development leave (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Opportunities to contribute to School Readiness Funding (SRF) programs
• Mentoring opportunities and pathways into supervision or leadership
• Dedicated time for resource development, session planning and family coaching
• Opportunities to contribute to emerging early intervention and foundational support models, including those associated with Thriving Kids as the initiative develops

A Culture That Puts People First

• A close-knit multidisciplinary team where your expertise is recognised and valued
• Leaders who prioritise clinician wellbeing
• Manageable caseloads and realistic KPIs
• Protected administration and documentation time
• Flexibility and autonomy to manage your caseload and calendar
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Travel reimbursement for community visits
• Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 each FBT year, plus Meal & Entertainment benefits
• Paid Parental Leave program for ongoing employees after 12 months of service
• Discounted childcare rates (50% off gap fee) at bestchance childcare centres
• Access to our Employee Wellbeing Program

About the Opportunities

bestchance Child Family Care is inviting Expressions of Interest from qualified allied health clinicians interested in joining our Children's Therapy Services team.

Our clinicians support children aged 0–10 years and their families through evidence-based, strengths-based and family-centred practice.

Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will support children's communication, development, emotional regulation, independence, participation and wellbeing, while building the capacity of families, educators and communities.

Our services include individual and group-based supports delivered across clinic, home, kindergarten, school and community settings.

With significant changes emerging across the early childhood and allied health sector, including the introduction of Thriving Kids, bestchance is actively exploring opportunities to expand our community-based and foundational support services.

This is an exciting opportunity to connect with an organisation committed to innovation, professional collaboration and shaping the future of early childhood intervention.

We welcome Expressions of Interest for fixed term opportunities across our Notting Hill, Officer and Truganina locations.

What You'll Be Doing

Depending on your discipline and role, you may be involved in:

• Delivering paediatric allied health assessments and evidence-based interventions
• Supporting children with developmental delay, disability, autism and additional developmental needs
• Working collaboratively with children and families to identify meaningful, functional goals
• Coaching parents, carers and educators to build confidence and capability
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues through our Key Worker approach
• Delivering individual and group-based supports across clinic, home, educational and community settings
• Contributing to School Readiness Funding programs, educator capacity building and community-based initiatives
• Participating in reflective practice, clinical supervision and professional development
• Contributing to innovative approaches to early intervention and emerging foundational supports

What We're Looking For

We're interested in hearing from clinicians who:

• Hold relevant tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology or Physiotherapy
• An experienced or senior paediatric Physiotherapist with demonstrated experience in developmental delay and disability.
• Hold current AHPRA registration or relevant professional eligibility, as applicable to their discipline
• Have experience working with children and families, or a strong interest in developing their paediatric practice
• Have experience within the NDIS or early childhood intervention sector, which is highly regarded but not essential
• Are passionate about family-centred, strengths-based and inclusive practice
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Enjoy working collaboratively with families, educators and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Are committed to professional development and delivering meaningful outcomes for children and families
• Hold a current Working with Children Check
• Hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check or are willing to obtain one
• A current GECCKO child safety training certificate is required for relevant early childhood education and care work, or applicants must be willing to obtain it.
• Have unrestricted Australian working rights
• Hold a valid driver's licence and have access to a vehicle

We welcome applications from both experienced clinicians and early-career professionals who are enthusiastic about working in paediatric allied health.

Why Our Clinicians Stay

• Realistic KPIs and manageable caseloads
• Genuine clinical supervision and mentorship
• Strong multidisciplinary team culture
• Flexible working arrangements
• Meaningful work supporting children and families
• Protected administration and documentation time
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Supportive leadership that values clinician wellbeing

If you're looking for meaningful clinical work, strong professional support and genuine work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

bestchance Child Family Care is a not-for-profit organisation with the aim of building stronger communities, healthier families and happier childhoods.

We achieve this through our quality education, care and therapy services for children, our support programs for families, and our registered training organisation.

bestchance Child Family Care provides a supportive environment to grow, nurture and develop strong bonds with children and families.

If you're looking for meaningful work, supportive leadership and genuine work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

bestchance is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to child safety and have zero tolerance of child abuse. Applicants should be aware that we carry out Working with Children, Police Records and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people

Expression of Interest – Paediatric Allied Health Clinicians

Healthcare & Medical Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation