Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Belong Healthcare

About Us

At Belong Healthcare, we are dedicated to our "Employees Happiness Comes First" philosophy, a guiding principle that shapes our positive and supportive workplace culture. Our Managing Director, an allied health clinician, has unique insight into the challenges faced by their team, enabling them to provide relevant support and guidance. This understanding fosters a culture of empathy, ensuring our employees are equipped to succeed at Belong Healthcare, without burning out.

Why Choose Belong Healthcare?

A Place to Succeed

We provide you with the flexibility to choose your weekly billable hours, complemented by a very generous bonus structure and a competitive base salary. Your bonuses won't be affected by annual leave or public holidays as we prorate and account for these. We also reimburse you for all kilometres travelled. Enjoy opportunities for country travel (if this is something you'd enjoy) with accommodations and meals paid for, allowing you to experience extended weekends in some of Victoria's most stunning landscapes.

Benefit from weekly one-on-one support through our structured mentorship program, with a senior clinician available for ongoing or ad-hoc advice. You can curate a caseload that aligns with your expertise and interests, while also accessing professional development. We offer a $1,500 annual PD budget and two days of paid professional development leave each year, so you can enhance your skills without dipping into your annual leave.

We've intentionally built our clinical teams from the top down, starting with highly experienced clinicians to ensure a strong foundation of knowledge and leadership. This approach allows us to provide a high level of support, guidance, and clinical oversight for early and mid-career clinicians as they grow in their roles. It reflects our commitment to quality care and professional development at every level.

A Place to Be You

Enjoy flexibility in choosing your hours and working from home. We provide individualised career progression pathways covering clinical skills, leadership development, and operational opportunities. With a comprehensive induction procedure, you'll ease into your caseload at a comfortable pace, supported by our admin and clinical leadership team.

A Place to Belong

At Belong Healthcare, we're committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity, prioritises inclusion, and adapts to the individual needs of our team. We recognise that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work, which is why we embrace universal design principles and are open to providing accommodations to support every team member's wellbeing and success.

Belong Values:

• Empowerment
• Excellence
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Integrity
• Accountability

Belong Team

Our team is made up of highly trained professionals who are passionate about helping clients achieve their goals while also supporting one another in reaching our own. At Belong, we value sociability and host regular team events to encourage bonding and collaboration. We prioritise a positive workplace culture and strive to create a compassionate, safe, and supportive environment that fosters shared learning and professional growth. We focus on improving our business processes, recognising that everyone's effectiveness is influenced by their environment. We are committed to providing the support needed for our team to thrive

Our Services

We provide Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Psychology and Allied Health Assistance to the NDIS, Aged Care, Private and Medico-legal community

Advocacy for Change

We actively advocate for positive shifts in healthcare policies and practices, striving to create a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system. Our efforts aim to dismantle barriers and promote a healthcare environment that embraces diversity.

What we can offer you

• Weekly one-on-one supervision with one of our senior OTs years of experience) + regular ad hoc check-ins.
• Team building events and regular socials (drinks & food paid for by Belong)
• Generous bonuses
• $1500 CPD allowance
• 2 days paid PD leave per year
• Novated lease options
• Centrally located offices in Richmond with clinic space
• Access to Pilates reformers
• Cosy co-working space with snacks provided
• Flexible start and finish times across a 4 or 5-day working week.
• Full admin support and help with calendar management
• Paid external training from industry specialists and regular internal training.
• Multi-disciplinary team meetings, PDs, and case reviews.
• Regular shadowing sessions across the MDT.
• Opportunities for ongoing career growth - leadership, managerial, and post-grad specialisation.
• Support to pursue special interests, caseloads/demographics.
• Team-based approach to case management with achievable client load so you don't burn out.
• Working with a highly experienced team, with a positive team culture.
• Flexible work across clinic, shared office, telehealth, and community locations.

Who we're looking for

• Adventurous, curious and kind human beings with integrity.
• Proactive and driven clinicians dedicated to continuous learning and improvement.
• Someone dedicated to delivering high-quality, personalised care with compassion.
• Paediatric OTs with 2+ years experience working in NDIS highly desirable

What you need

• Tertiary qualification in occupational therapy
• AHPRA registration or equivalent
• National Police Clearance, Working With Children/Working with Vulnerable People Check &/or NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain these)
• Australian driver's license and access to a car.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct NDIS assessments to accurately determine participant needs.
• Provide therapeutic support to NDIS participants, fostering their independence and well-being and improving their functional capacity.
• Compile comprehensive NDIS reports
• Engage with participants, their families, and other support networks to understand and assist in achieving their individual goals.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external multidisciplinary team members.
• Foster positive working relationships to ensure seamless coordination of care for NDIS participants.
• Diligently complete all administrative tasks, including timely and accurate clinical notes.
• Adhere to medico-legal requirements, maintaining compliance with industry standards.
• Develop educational materials relevant to occupational therapy.
• Design and deliver training resources for continuous professional development.

This position requires a dedicated Occupational Therapist committed to delivering outstanding services within the framework of the NDIS. The successful candidate will contribute to the growth and success of Belong Healthcare by maintaining a high standard of care, engaging with stakeholders effectively, and actively participating in ongoing professional development.

What now?

If you're interested, please contact Genevieve on or