At a Glance
- Tasks: Help children thrive through meaningful participation and family-centred care.
- Company: Join Better Health Network, a passionate multidisciplinary Child & Family Services team.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, competitive salary, and NFP salary packaging benefits.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with experienced clinicians.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Help children thrive through meaningful participation and family‑centred care. Join Better Health Network and become part of a passionate multidisciplinary Child & Family Services team dedicated to supporting children and families across south‑east Melbourne.
1 FTE Perm and Temp Contracts | Parkdale, Bentleigh East, Chelsea Locations
What We Offer
- Part-Time or Full-Time flexible opportunity | Perm Contract or Fixed Term
- Supportive multidisciplinary environment
- Clinical supervision and peer support from experienced clinicians
- Diverse and rewarding paediatric caseload across multiple funding streams
- Opportunities to facilitate groups, health promotion and innovative service delivery
- Work alongside experienced Allied Health professionals in a collaborative team culture
- A healthy work‑life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well‑being program
- Opportunity to influence service innovation and quality improvement
- Boost your take home pay with NFP Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses
- Relocation support: If you have relocated permanently for work purposes you may be able to substantially increase your take‑home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
About The Role
Based across our Southern Catchment locations, you will work closely with children, families and the multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, intervention and support for preschool and primary school aged children. Using a family‑centred and strengths‑based approach, you will help children build meaningful skills and improve participation across their home, school and community environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high‑quality paediatric occupational therapy services to children and families
- Conduct standardised and observational assessments to develop therapy plans tailored to individual goals
- Support children across areas including motor skills, play, self‑regulation and executive functioning
- Work collaboratively with families to identify priorities and functional outcomes
- Plan and facilitate group therapy sessions and health promotion activities
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinicians and community stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for children
- Contribute to service innovation, quality improvement and best practice initiatives
- Maintain accurate documentation, reporting and client records including TRAKCare
- Support and mentor students and graduates within the service
About You
You are a passionate and adaptable Occupational Therapist who values collaboration, evidence‑based practice and empowering families. You will bring:
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or recognised equivalent qualification
- Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Experience or knowledge in paediatric occupational therapy, community health or allied health services
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to family‑centred and strengths‑based practice
- Working with Children Check and current Victorian Driver Licence
- Experience working within the NDIS funding model is desirable
Apply now by submitting a resume detailing your skills and experience, and a cover letter that outlines why you’d like to join the BHN team and why you would be suitable for the role. Please note shortlisting and assessment will commence as applications are received.
Contact: Sherianne Wong, Team Leader CAFT Southern Catchment at swong@bhn.org.au for a confidential discussion.
Pre‑employment requirements: All offers of employment are subject to reference checks, a national police check, working with children check, verification of the right to work in Australia, and other required probity and screening requirements. Better Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, and LGBTI+ communities.
Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Southern employer: Better Health Network
At Better Health Network, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to transforming community health in Melbourne’s south-east. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, offering extensive professional development opportunities and a commitment to work-life balance through flexible arrangements. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families while enjoying competitive benefits, including salary packaging and generous leave entitlements.
