Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Paediatrics | Early Intervention | NDIS
Location: Notting Hill & Officer
Part Time/Full Time
Manageable caseloads | Protected admin time | Low KPI | Strong Clinical Support | Flexible working arrangements
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a full-time or part-time opportunity where you can do meaningful clinical work, maintain a sustainable workload and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families?
ORGANISATIONAL Context
bestchance is a respected not-for-profit organisation dedicated to creating lasting change for children, families, and communities. Guided by our vision to make a real and lasting impact, we provide paediatric Allied Health therapy across a range of settings and high-quality education, care services and family support that empowers every child to thrive. We are driven by our commitment to inclusion and equity, ensuring every child has the opportunity to grow, learn and thrive through quality education, care, therapy, and support pathways. We create safe and inspiring spaces that empower children and strengthen families.
Our Children’s Therapy and Family Supports Program provides therapeutic intervention and capacity building supports to children aged 0-10 years and their families. We service families through the NDIS, Department of Education’s Continuity of Support program and also provide capacity building supports to educators through the School Readiness Funding (SRF) program. Committed to best practice within the early childhood intervention space, our services are delivered based on the Key Worker model by using Transdisciplinary Practice (TDP) and Team Around the Child (TAC) approaches. We are passionate about providing a welcoming and safe environment for our children and families to thrive and learn, and have adopted family-centered and strengths-based practices.
Why Join CTS?
Exceptional Clinical Support
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Structured clinical supervision with senior clinicians
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Operational supervision with a Site Lead
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Regular case discussions and discipline huddles
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Cross-disciplinary collaboration with speech pathologists and early childhood specialists
Professional Growth
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$1,000 professional development allowance + 5 days PD leave (pro rata for part time)
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Opportunities to deliver School Readiness Funding (SRF) programs
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Mentoring opportunities for supervision or leadership pathways
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Dedicated time for resource development, assessment planning and family coaching
A Culture That Puts People First
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A close-knit multidisciplinary team where your expertise is recognized and valued
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Leaders who prioritise clinician wellbeing
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Flexibility and autonomy to manage your caseload, diary, administration and documentation requirements
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Travel reimbursement for community visits
Not for Profit Benefits
- Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 each FBT year plus Meal & Entertainment
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Paid Parental Leave program for all on-going employees (after 12 months’ of service)
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Discounted rates (50% off gap fee) for staff at all bestchance childcare centres
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Access to Employee Wellbeing Program
About the Role
Join a collaborative allied health team delivering evidence-based therapy and early intervention supports to children aged 0–10 years and their families.
You will work with children and families using a family-centred, key worker approach, delivering therapy and early intervention supports across:
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Clinic sessions
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Home visits
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Kindergartens and schools
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Community settings
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School Readiness Funding programs
This role is ideal for Occupational Therapists who enjoy working in natural environments, coaching families and educators, and supporting children to achieve meaningful goals in everyday life.
What You'll Be Doing
- Delivering occupational therapy assessments and intervention
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Supporting children with self-care, emotional regulation, play, motor and participation goals
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Coaching parents, carers and educators to build confidence and capability
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Collaborating with Speech Pathologists, Psychologists and Specialist Teachers
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Delivering services across clinic, home, educational and community settings
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Contributing to School Readiness Funding programs and group-based supports
What We’re Looking For
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Relevant Occupational Therapy qualification and current AHPRA registration
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Experience delivering occupational therapy services to children and families across a range of settings is highly regarded
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Experience working with children and families, or a strong interest in paediatric practice
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Experience within the NDIS or early childhood intervention sector is highly regarded but not essential
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Current Working with children check
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NDIS workers screening check (or willing to obtain)
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Unrestricted Australian working rights
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Passionate about early intervention and family-centred practice
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A strong communicator who enjoys working with families and educators
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Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary teamMinimum 3 days of commitment required.
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You must hold a valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
Why Our Clinicians Stay
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Realistic KPIs
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Genuine supervision and mentorship
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Strong team culture
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Flexible working arrangements
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Meaningful work supporting children and families
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Protected administration and documentation time
If you're looking for meaningful clinical work, strong professional support and genuine work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.
About us
bestchance Child Family Care is a not-for-profit organisation with the aim of building stronger communities, healthier families and happier childhoods. We achieve this through our quality education, care and therapy services for children, our support programs for families, and our registered training organisation.
bestchance Child Family Care provides a supportive environment to grow, nurture and develop strong bonds with children and families.
For more information visit our website at https://www.bestchance.org.au/
ADDITIONAL Information
For more information contact
Mary Beth Melton, Senior Manager ECI and Foundational Supports -
[email protected] using the subject line: Site Leader - Children's Therapy and Family Support Services (NDIS) enquiry
Applications
If you’re looking for meaningful work, supportive leadership, and genuine work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit:
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Your current CV/Resume
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A brief Cover Letter outlining your experience, interests, and suitability for the role
Email your application to: [email protected]
bestchance is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to child safety and have zero tolerance of child abuse. Applicants should be aware that we carry out Working with Children, Police Records and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people
