Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Mediix; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + incentives

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing mentoring and professional dev

Team environment with low turnover

Job summary

Mediix is seeking an Occupational Therapist with a genuine interest in paediatrics to join a Melbourne private practice. You will support children and families, delivering person-centred therapy and building progress over time.

You will work in a collaborative team, with mentored development, flexible working arrangements, and a clinic designed to support paediatric care. Full AHPRA registration is essential.

Qualifications

• Full AHPRA registration required.
• Interest in paediatrics and child development.
• Ability to collaborate with families to set goals.
• Experience during paediatric placements is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention for paediatric clients.
• Collaborate with families and other professionals to develop and monitor goals.
• Deliver evidence-based practice with a child-centric approach.
• Contribute to a clinic culture that supports clinicians and avoids burnout.

Skills

Paediatrics

Family engagement

Clinical reasoning

Caseload management

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist | Paediatrics | Melbourne

If you genuinely enjoy working with children — taking the time to build trust, working closely with families, and seeing long‑term progress — this role is built around that kind of work.

We’re partnering with a private practice in Melbourne that has developed a strong paediatric service, without losing the personal feel that often disappears as clinics grow.

What Your Work Will Feel Like

• A consistent paediatric caseload — not diluted with unrelated work
• Sessions that allow time for engagement, not just task completion
• Strong parent/carer involvement and collaborative goal setting
• A clinic environment designed with kids (and clinicians) in mind

The team

You’ll be surrounded by OTs who enjoy paediatrics — people who share ideas, support each other, and understand that this work can be both rewarding and demanding.

There’s structure when you need it, but no rigid "this is how you must do things" approach.

What Makes This Role Different

• Caseloads are intentionally paced to avoid burnout
• Admin and systems are set up to support you — not slow you down
• You’ll have the flexibility to shape your clinical interests within paediatrics (sensory, developmental, school readiness, etc.)
• A calm, supportive culture that doesn’t feel corporate

Who This Would Suit

• An OT with a genuine interest in paediatrics
• Someone who values connection with children and families
• Early career OTs with strong paeds placements or experienced clinicians

Essentials

• Full AHPRA registration

On offer

• Competitive salary + incentives
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing mentoring and professional development
• A team environment where people tend to stay

If you’re looking for a paediatric role that feels thoughtful, supported, and sustainable — rather than fast‑paced and transactional we’d be happy to share more details.