Paediatric Occupational Therapist

• Location: Melton
• Employment Type: Fixed Term, Full Time until 28 May 2026
• Salary: Grade 1

About the role

Are you a passionate and motivated Occupational Therapist looking to make a real impact in children's lives? An exciting opportunity is available to join our dedicated Paediatric Services Team at Western Health.

In this role, you will provide evidence-based, family-centred care to children and their families across both Occupational Therapy-specific services and multidisciplinary clinics. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to assessments and deliver coordinated, responsive interventions that support positive outcomes for children, particularly those from vulnerable communities.

This position offers a high level of supervision and support, making it ideal for early-career therapists seeking to build their clinical skills in a nurturing environment. You will also have opportunities to share knowledge, learn from experienced clinicians, and contribute to service development.

If you're committed to making a meaningful difference in children's lives and want to grow your career in a collaborative and values-driven team - we encourage you to apply.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide Occupational Therapy services in both discipline-specific and multidisciplinary clinic settings
• Collaborate with other clinicians to deliver coordinated and holistic care
• Build strong, supportive relationships with families and carers
• Operate within a well-supported environment, with structured supervision and development
• Share knowledge and contribute to service quality and clinical outcomes

About you:

• Passionate about delivery Occupational Therapy services for children and their families
• Committed to improving outcomes for children, including those from vulnerable communities
• Enjoy a workplace culture built on support, respect, and shared learning

Position Description

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're a compassionate, team-oriented therapist who's ready to grow your skills in a supportive paediatric setting - we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 8 November 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Kellie Griffin (Manager - Paediatric Community Health) via

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.