Occupational Therapist - Notting Hill and Officer Locations

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Paediatrics | Early Intervention | NDIS | Key Worker | School Readiness Funding

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?

Join bestchance Child Family Care, a respected not-for-profit organisation delivering high-quality paediatric allied health services across Victoria.

At bestchance Children's Therapy Services (CTS), we provide early intervention, therapy and capacity-building supports for children and families across homes, clinics, schools, kindergartens and community settings.

Our clinicians stay because they feel supported, professionally challenged and connected to meaningful work that creates lasting outcomes for children and families.

Why Join CTS? 

Exceptional Clinical Support

• Structured clinical supervision with senior clinicians
• Operational supervision with a Site Lead
• Regular case discussions and discipline huddles
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration with speech pathologists and early childhood specialists

Professional Growth

• $1,000 professional development allowance + 5 days PD leave (pro rata for part time)
• Opportunities to deliver School Readiness Funding (SRF) programs
• Mentoring opportunities for supervision or leadership pathways
• Dedicated time for resource development, assessment planning and family coaching

A Culture That Puts People First

• A close-knit multidisciplinary team where your expertise is recognized and valued
• Leaders who prioritise clinician wellbeing
• Flexibility and autonomy to manage your caseload, diary, administration and documentation requirements
• Travel reimbursement for community visits

 Not for Profit Benefits 

• Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 each FBT year plus Meal & Entertainment
• Paid Parental Leave program for all on-going employees (after 12 months’ of service)
• Discounted rates (50% off gap fee) for staff at all bestchance childcare centres
• 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:

• Clinic sessions
• Home visits
• Kindergartens and schools
• Community settings
• 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
• Supporting children with self-care, emotional regulation, play, motor and participation goals
• Coaching parents, carers and educators to build confidence and capability
• Collaborating with Speech Pathologists, Psychologists and Specialist Teachers
• Delivering services across clinic, home, educational and community settings
• Contributing to School Readiness Funding programs and group-based supports

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant Occupational Therapy qualification and current AHPRA registration
• Experience delivering occupational therapy services to children and families across a range of settings is highly regarded
• Experience working with children and families, or a strong interest in paediatric practice
• Experience within the NDIS or early childhood intervention sector is highly regarded but not essential
• Current Working with children check
• NDIS workers screening check (or willing to obtain)
• Unrestricted Australian working rights
• Passionate about early intervention and family-centred practice
• A strong communicator who enjoys working with families and educators
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary teamMinimum 3 days of commitment required.
• You must hold a valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.

Why Our Clinicians Stay

• Realistic KPIs
• Genuine supervision and mentorship
• Strong team culture
• Flexible working arrangements
• Meaningful work supporting children and families
• 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/

Applications

If you’re looking for meaningful work, supportive leadership, and genuine work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.

 Please submit:

• Your current CV/Resume
• A brief Cover Letter outlining your experience, interests, and suitability for the role

Email your application to: careers@bestchance.org.au

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