Pediatric Therapist

We are seeking an experienced Allied Health Professional to join our team in providing individualized services to children and youth aged 0-12 years.

This role involves working closely with families, schools, and other stakeholders to develop and implement tailored plans that support the child's growth and development.

• Manage a caseload of children and families, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and implementing interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and other professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• Develop and maintain relationships with families, schools, and community organizations to promote the child's well-being and advocate for their needs.

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, or Speech Pathology.
• Current professional registration with AHPRA or Speech Pathology Australia.
• Minimum 3 years' experience managing, supervising, and leading staff.
• Minimum 5 years' discipline-specific clinical experience, with sound theoretical knowledge in paediatric practice 0-12.

• Flexible ways of working - office, outreach, and home-based options.
• Above award personal leave and 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Gifted days off (between Christmas and New Year).
• Employee referral program - $500 per referral.
• Leave benefits such as wellbeing & cultural leave.
• Flexible leave scheme (50/52, 51/52).
• Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year + additional $2,650 meals and entertainment).
• Structured performance and 1-on-1 development check-ins.
• Secondment and career growth opportunities.
• Staff discount program for everyday items.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Study leave provisions.
• Rostered days off or 9-day fortnight (available to full-time employees).
• Paid parental leave.
• High-quality IT equipment.
• Access to fleet cars or reimbursement for mileage.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as work independently.
• Ability to manage use of time to meet service KPIs and provide a consumer-focused, high-quality, and responsive service.
• Knowledge and skills in the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of plans and services for children and families.
• Competence in the use of ICT to support service delivery, such as telehealth.
• Willingness to promote and support practices that are inclusive, culturally responsive, safe, and accessible.
• Willingness to undertake relevant pre-employment screening and checks - including NDIS worker screening check, police check, pre-employment medical, and working with children check.
• Current Victorian driver's licence.
• Right to work in Australia e.g. Australian citizen or permanent resident.

For more information on this position, please refer to the attached job description.