Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Hope Kids OT is recruiting now for creative , exuberant and aspiring Paediatric Occupational Therapists who are looking to grow, upskill and make a life changing difference to young children and their families . Full Time (Clinic or combination of Clinic+ Community visits hybrid roles) available at our Wantirna and Blackburn Branch.

Check out details below - interested applicants may send your resume to May at or upload directly at

About Us:

Hope Kids OT is a growing private practice that offers family-centred, neurodiversity affirming Paediatric Occupational Therapy services to children from birth through to adolescence.

With a strong team over 28 highly skilled Paediatric Occupational Therapists - We provide intervention for children with a wide range of challenges including ASD, ADHD, sensory processing, learning challenges, motor coordination, handwriting challenges, anxiety and emotional regulation.

Currently based in five locations – we have fully equipped sensory gyms in our clinics. With an extensive client waiting list, we are recruiting creative, exuberant & aspiring therapists who want to develop your paediatric skills and knowledge with our company and make life changing difference to the families we serve

About the role:

We have exciting opportunities for an experienced Occupational Therapists (minimum 1 year) to join us on a permanent full time basis.

• Work with a varied paediatric caseload (children from birth to adolescence).
• Liaise with parents or caregivers to establish child and family-centred goals.
• Liaise with other professionals that are involved in the child's care.
• Conduct OT assessments and provide therapy to meet the needs of children in the areas of Autism, motor skills, sensory and emotional regulation, executive functioning and self-care.
• Develop resources for therapy and home programs.
• Opportunity to work mobile/off-site within the child's natural environment (such as kindergarten, childcare or school), via Telehealth and within our purpose-built sensory clinics.

Why work with us?

• Above award remuneration & reward - reviewed regularly based on performance
• Flexible working arrangements - in the clinic or within the child's natural environment (community/home settings).
• Regular supervision, mentoring and internal professional development (training on demand)- your growth and development is genuinely important to us.
• Opportunity to progress to senior OT roles, leadership/management roles and associate partnerships.
• Comprehensive onboarding program for experienced OT and Graduate program for early career therapists
• High-quality therapy resources available, including latest evidence based assessments, comprehensive handover for any existing clientele, support with new clients & administration
• We are a workplace that is passionate about work-life balance and self care.
• Regular team building opportunities and a close knit working environment.
• Award recognised occupational therapy clinic in Victoria

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent).
• Registration with Australian Health Practitioners' Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
• Current Driver's License
• Ability to register for a Medicare Provider number.
• Current Working with Children's Check / Australian National Police Check
• Proof of fully COVID-19 vaccination
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
• Enthusiasm and previous experience in working with neurodivergent individuals and families (desirable)
• Minimum 1 year of Paediatric OT experience
• Excellent organisation, communication (including written), and ability to work autonomously to manage set caseload

Please visit our website, Instagram and/or Facebook page to learn more about what we do at Hope Kids OT

Applications will be considered as they are received.

Interested applicants - we would like to meet you Please send your resume and cover Letter to May at or upload them directly at our website at (under Careers)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Professional development assistance

Licence/Certification:

• AHPRA registration (Preferred)
• Driver Licence (Preferred)

Work Location: In person