Paediatric Occupational Therapist

About the role

We are looking for a warm, dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team as an independent contractor. You will work closely with children, families and their support networks to develop meaningful goals and provide practical strategies that fit into everyday routines.

We welcome expressions of interest from therapists across Melbourne. Please let us know your preferred service areas and availability.

Key responsibilities

• Complete occupational therapy assessments to understand each child’s strengths, interests and support needs.
• Collaborate with families to set goals that support participation in play, self-care, learning and community life.
• Plan and deliver individualised, play-based interventions.
• Support families and educators to use practical strategies within everyday routines.
• Collaborate with other practitioners to provide coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical notes, reports and relevant documentation.
• Manage your agreed caseload, appointments and communication professionally.

About you

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration.
• Experience supporting children with developmental delays, disabilities or differences.
• A family-centred, strengths-based and neuro-affirming approach.
• Strong communication, organisation and clinical reasoning skills.
• Confidence working independently in community settings and collaboratively within a team.
• A current Working with Children Check and relevant screening requirements.
• An ABN and appropriate professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
• A current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle for community visits.

Working with us

• Flexible contractor opportunities, with availability and service areas agreed together.
• Meaningful work with children and families in their everyday environments.
• Connection with a small, collaborative allied health team.
• Contractor rates and engagement arrangements discussed during the recruitment proces