Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Full-Time or Part-time (EFT negotiable).

Opportunities in Warrnambool, Portland or Hamilton VIC.

New graduates encouraged to apply

Who is Mpower

Mpower is a well-established, successful, accredited not-for-profit community based organisation servicing South West Victoria. Mpower has been providing a range of services to individuals and families for 50 years. Vast growth over the last five years, including the introductions of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and expansion of community sector services has allowed us to develop responsive and complimentary services in our local community.

About the Role

Mpower offers services through a supportive, multidisciplinary, key-worker model across early childhood and school-aged teams. These teams consist of Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Early Childhood Educators, Behaviour Support Practitioners, and Assistants. Due to ongoing growth and service planning we are seeking passionate Occupational Therapists, with positions available and based in Warrnambool, Hamilton or Portland. As part of the team, you will support the delivery of specialist early childhood intervention supports and services for children with a disability or development delays by providing Occupational Therapy expertise and practical guidance that empowers parents, carers and others to support communication outcomes for their children.

About you

You will be a qualified, AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist, who is motivated and energetic, and who wants to make a real difference to the lives of children and their families. You will love working in a team, and you will thrive on the learning opportunities that come from working with professionals from other disciplines in a transdisciplinary approach.

Why work with us?

We're proud and motivated to be an employer of choice in our local community and are able to confidently offer:

• Dynamic and vibrant teams who work in a highly supportive environment
• Generous relocation allowance of up to $2,000
• Sign-on bonus of $5,000 pro rata
• We love working together with children and their families, and we put them at the centre of everything we do
• We offer generous NFP salary packaging options, that means more take-home pay at the end of the week for you
• We provide ongoing Professional Development both in-house and externally, to go towards your CPD hours. You will also have access to ongoing individual and peer supervision with our experienced leadership team
• Flexible work arrangements are available to support a healthy and family friendly work-life balance
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Government Incentives: Access to up to $15,000 in additional support through Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Student Grant Program.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please call Louise Jellie, Manager Therapy Services Services on or email

Please apply via Seek.

Applications close Sunday 24 August 2025. Applications should include a cover letter, CV inclusive of all professional particulars and document responding to the Required Skill and Experience from the Position Description. Applicants may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to the closing date.

Employment terms and conditions are in line with the Health Professionals and Support Services Award with the applicable classification in line with qualifications and experience.

For more information on how to apply and to obtain a copy of the position description, visit Mpower website:

People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Mpower upholds a working environment that is free from discrimination in accordance with Equal Opportunity legislation and is committed to compliance requirement including industry Codes of Conduct and Child Safety Standards.

Appointment subject to satisfactory NDIS Workers Screening Clearance, Working with Children Check and AHPRA registration. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence