Paediatric Occupational Therapist | Neurodevelopmental & Disability Caseload

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

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary from $90,000 + super

Senior clinician $100k–$115k + super

Flexible hours

Company car option or mileage

Training & career progression

Wellbeing & parental leave

National workplace ranking

Job summary

Mediix Recruitment Pty Ltd is assisting a large multidisciplinary allied health practice in Western Melbourne to recruit a Paediatric Occupational Therapist for a full-time role, working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental and neurological needs, in clinic and in homes, learning and play settings.

The role offers a base salary from $90,000 plus super, with senior clinicians at $100,000–$115,000 plus super; flexible hours, car option or mileage reimbursement, and strong

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as an Occupational Therapist (paediatric experience preferred).
• Full AHPRA registration.
• Full Australian working rights (sponsorship not available).

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional assessments and therapy to improve daily participation in home, school and community settings.
• Provide equipment, environment and home recommendations tailored to each family.
• Manage a caseload largely NDIS funded with clear reports.
• Split time between clinic and home/community visits.

Skills

Paediatric experience

AHPRA registration

Job description

Paediatric Occupational Therapist | Neurodevelopmental & 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