Paediatric Occupational Therapist | Neurodevelopmental & Disability Caseload

Mediix Recruitment Pty Ltd.; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car option

Car reimbursement at $1.01 per km

Job summary

Mediix Recruitment Pty Ltd. is seeking a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a large western Melbourne allied health practice, focusing on neurodevelopmental and disability caseloads.

You will work with children in clinic, at home, and in community settings to improve participation in daily life, school and activities. The role offers full-time hours with a flexible mix of clinic and home visits, strong team collaboration, and a pathway for professional development in a supportive

Qualifications

• 2+ years of paediatric occupational therapy experience.
• Full AHPRA registration required.
• Full Australian working rights (sponsorship not available).
• Driver’s license and willingness to work in homes and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional assessments and therapy to support participation in daily life, school and community.
• Provide equipment, environment and home recommendations tailored to each family.
• Manage a caseload with a mix of NDIS funded clients and clear reporting.
• Split time between clinic and in-home/community settings.
• Collaborate with speech pathologists, physiotherapists and allied health assistants.
• Take on a mixed paediatric and adult caseload if desired, up to ~1/3 adult work.

Skills

Paediatric OT

NDIS caseload

Home visiting

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Paediatric Occupational Therapist | Neurodevelopmental & Disability Caseload

Paediatric Occupational Therapist | Neurodevelopmental and Disability Caseload

Location: Western Melbourne, VIC (St Albans, Caroline Springs and Hoppers Crossing areas)

The role
A large multidisciplinary allied health practice is looking for a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join its western team full time. You’d work with children and young people with neurodevelopmental and neurological needs, in clinic and in the places they live, learn and play. The practice would like someone to start soon.

What you’ll be doing

• Functional assessments and therapy that help children take part in daily life, school and the community
• Equipment, environment and home recommendations that suit each family
• A caseload that is mostly NDIS funded, with practical goals and clear reports
• Roughly half your time in clinic and half in homes and the community
• Working alongside speech pathologists, physios and allied health assistants
• A mixed paediatric and adult caseload if you prefer it, with up to about a third adult work

What’s on offer

• Base salary from $90,000 plus super and an incentive program for clinicians with 2 or more years’ experience
• Senior clinicians with 5 or more years’ experience can be considered at $100,000 to $115,000 plus super
• Flexible work: standard Monday to Friday hours, a 9 day fortnight or a compressed 4 day week
• Company car option (small fortnightly co-contribution and a slightly lower base), or use your own car and be reimbursed at $1.01 per km
• An employer that invests heavily in training and support, so you can deliver quality services
• Clear career pathways, professional development support, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave and an extra leave perk for time away
• Recognised in national workplace rankings, with a supportive culture

About you

• 2 or more years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist, ideally with paediatrics
• Full AHPRA registration
• Full Australian working rights (sponsorship is not available)
• Comfortable working in homes and community settings, with a current driver’s licence
• Warm, organised and happy to work with families and other clinicians

Locations

• St Albans: a lively, multicultural suburb with great local food, direct train links and plenty of everyday amenities.
• Caroline Springs: a planned suburb built around lakes, parks and a busy town centre, with easy road access.
• Hoppers Crossing: a well connected suburb with a large shopping precinct, a train line and quick access to the freeway.