Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Omega Medical; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel provided

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Omega Medical in Melbourne is seeking a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to support children and families in daily life activities. You will conduct assessments and provide targeted interventions across self-care, play, and educational readiness, in a supportive private practice setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to child-centered care within a private practice team."

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• AHPRA registration (or eligibility to obtain).
• Passion for working with children and their families.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Assess and intervene to support children’s participation in daily life activities.
• Develop self-care, play, and educational readiness skills.
• Collaborate with families and other professionals to support goals.

Skills

Paediatric Occupational Therapy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Contact Phone: [phone]***

Specialty: Paediatric Occupational Therapy

Grade: Allied Health

Rate: Rates to be advised

Dates: ASAP to 26 Nov 2026

Travel: Provided

Accommodation: Provided

Client Description

• We are a well-established private practice with over a decade of experience delivering high-quality Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology services for children and their families. Our warm, collaborative team thrives on innovation, excellence in care, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth. With a strong and supportive management structure, we offer an environment where clinicians can truly thrive-both professionally and personally.

Your Role

• As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will work with children and their families to support participation in daily life activities through individualized assessments and interventions. You will play a key role in helping children develop essential life skills across three core areas of focus:

Key Areas of Practice

• Self-Care Skills: Help children build independence in daily routines such as toileting, dressing, feeding, and bathing.
• Play & Leisure: Support development of meaningful play skills and engagement in activities that bring joy and social connection.
• Educational Readiness & Participation: Enhance children's fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills required for success in childcare, kindergarten, and school environments.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
• AHPRA registration (or eligibility to obtain)
• Passion for working with children and their families
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience working in a paediatric or private practice setting
• Familiarity with NDIS or funding systems for children with disabilities