Allied Health Assistant (Occupational Therapy)
- Reverence Community Care
- Locations: Bacchus Marsh & Williams Landing, VIC
- Employment Type: Casual / Fixed-Term Casual (with opportunity for ongoing employment)
- Work days: Tuesday & Wednesday at Bacchus Marsh VIC
About Reverence Community Care
Reverence Community Care is a growing multidisciplinary allied health provider delivering high-quality, person-centred services across Victoria. We support children, adolescents, and adults with a range of disabilities and developmental needs through Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Behaviour Support, Psychology, Early Childhood Supports, and Allied Health Assistant services.
We are passionate about delivering evidence-based, compassionate care that empowers participants to achieve meaningful outcomes while fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace for our clinicians.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Allied Health Assistant (Occupational Therapy) to join our growing team.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with a Senior Occupational Therapist, who will provide regular supervision and mentoring through both telehealth and in-person support. You will deliver therapy programs across our Bacchus Marsh and Williams Landing clinics, as well as within participants' homes, schools, childcare centres, and community settings.
This position is ideal for someone passionate about supporting individuals to achieve greater independence while developing valuable clinical skills within a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
Under the delegation and supervision of the Occupational Therapist, you will:
- Deliver therapy programs developed by the Occupational Therapist.
- Implement individualised intervention plans.
- Support participants in developing:
- Fine motor skills
- Gross motor skills
- Functional independence
- Self-care skills
- Emotional regulation strategies
- Play and social participation
- School readiness skills
- Community participation
- Assist with therapy groups and intensive programs.
- Prepare therapy resources and equipment.
- Document participant progress accurately after each session.
- Provide feedback to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
- Travel to participant homes, schools, kindergartens and community settings.
- Assist with clinic-based assessments where appropriate.
- Support families and carers in implementing therapy strategies.
- Maintain participant confidentiality and professional documentation.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
What You'll Be Working With
You may support participants with:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- ADHD
- Global Developmental Delay
- Intellectual Disability
- Down Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Sensory Processing Differences
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Neurological conditions
- Physical disabilities
- Psychosocial disabilities
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about working with people with disabilities.
- Friendly, energetic and compassionate.
- Reliable and organised.
- Able to work independently while following therapy plans.
- Comfortable working with children and adults.
- A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Willing to travel across service areas.
Essential Requirements
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or currently completing), or
- Relevant undergraduate qualification in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Psychology or a related allied health discipline.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Current Australian Driver's Licence.
- Reliable motor vehicle with comprehensive insurance.
- Ability to travel between clinics and community appointments.
- Full Australian working rights.
Desirable
- Previous experience supporting children with developmental delays.
- Experience working in disability services.
- Knowledge of the NDIS.
- Experience implementing therapy programs.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
What We Offer
- Regular supervision and mentoring from an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist.
- Structured professional development opportunities.
- Exposure to a diverse paediatric and adult caseload.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.
- Opportunity to work across clinic and community environments.
- Career progression within a growing allied health organisation.
- Access to ongoing clinical education and training.
Why Join Reverence Community Care?
At Reverence Community Care, we believe in investing in our people. We provide a supportive environment where Allied Health Assistants are valued members of the clinical team and have opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful outcomes for participants and their families.
If you're looking to build your career while making a genuine difference in the lives of others, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $33.00 – $40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
