Paediatric Occupational Therapist (Mitcham)
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Work type: Full - Time (Auto), Part - Time (Auto)
Location: Eastern Melbourne
Categories: Occupational Therapist
Location: Mitcham, VIC
Vacancy Type: Permanent – Part-time/ Full-time
Salary Range: $85,380.74 – $121,307.82 (based on experience) + superannuation + salary packaging
Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking for a flexible and rewarding role?
Join Yooralla’s Allied Health team and make a meaningful difference by empowering adults with disabilities to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives.
As one of Victoria’s most established disability service providers, Yooralla has over 100 years of experience supporting people with disabilities to live the lives they choose. We value diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities, including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
* Impactful Work: Support clients with disabilities to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.
* Growth Opportunities: Access generous professional development allowances, paid study leave, and structured clinical supervision.
* Collaborative Environment: Work within a multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists and Psychologists.
* Work-Life Balance: Flexible hours and locations, with both full-time and part-time options available.
* Strong Supportive Environment: Administrative and logistical support for intake, NDIS coordination, and billing.
* Attractive Benefits: Competitive salary, salary packaging, and extensive leave entitlements, including 15 days of personal/carer’s leave and 12 weeks of parental leave.
We are seeking experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapists for a permanent role in Melbourne’s Eastern region. In this role, you’ll deliver best-practice, client-centered, evidence-based therapy services to children and young people with disabilities, empowering them to achieve their goals and participate meaningfully in their communities.
Your day-to-day will include:
* Providing therapy at home, in educational settings, or within the community.
* Enhancing clients' functional skills, independence, and overall wellbeing.
* Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to achieve client goals.
* Coordinating family support and indirect client services.
About You
You’re an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with:
* A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration.
* Experience working in a transdisciplinary/multidisciplinary team.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships with clients and families.
* A commitment to professional growth and self-reflection.
* Competence with IT systems, especially client management platforms.
* A valid Australian driver’s license and own vehicle for travel across Melbourne’s Eastern Region.
Pre-Employment Requirements
This role is subject to:
* Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) registration
* NDIS Worker Screening Check
* Working with Children Check
* Reference Checks
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Advertised: 28 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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