Occupational Therapist

3 days ago

Kilsyth, Victoria, Australia Playworks OT Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per year

**Make a Difference - Your way at Playworks OT.

"Unlocking potential through play"
Playworks OT is seeking a passionate and experienced
Paediatric Occupational Therapist (Level 2 or Level 3)**
to join us. We offer flexibility, autonomy, and genuine work-life balance, with the added bonus of working in a collaborative neurodiversity-affirming environment.

Whether you're a capable Level 2 OT ready to grow your independence or a seasoned Level 3 clinician seeking leadership opportunities, we will tailor the role to suit your experience and personal goals.

About Playworks OT
At Playworks OT, we believe children and young people thrive when supported in meaningful ways. We are co-located with psychology, speech pathology and animal-assisted therapy, enabling rich collaboration and holistic care for our clients and their families.

Our shared clinic space includes some amazing features, including a dedicated sensory room, a large group room and a courtyard. It is close to local shops and transport, with the capacity to have regular client sessions in the local community.

What You'll Do

  • Provide child-led, neuro-affirming, evidence-based OT assessment and therapy.
  • Support clients to build independence and participation in their daily living skills.
  • Collaborate with families and educators, and allied health professionals to support participation and success in everyday life.
  • Manage a flexible case load with access to administrative and clinical support.

What we are looking for

  • Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registratio
  • nMinimum of 2 years of experience, with demonstrated competency in Paediatrics (more for Level 3
  • )Strong clinical reasoning, communication and documentation skills
  • .A passion for working with neurodivergent children and/or young adults and their families
  • .Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • .Working with a children's check and a Victorian driver's license
  • .Access to a car

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What would be great (but not essential)

  • Registration to provide services under the Better Access Initiati
  • veInterest in specialising in adolescent and young adult clien
  • tsExperience working under NDIS, including progress tracking and report writi
  • ngSkills in group therapy, parent coaching or telehealth delive
  • rySupervision or mentoring experience (for Level
  • 3)Program development or quality improvement (for Level

3
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Why Join Playworks O**

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  • ureFlexible hours and hybrid work options, part-time or full-time applicants consider
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  • rt.Mobile phone and laptop are provided, as well as a vehicle allowan
  • ce.Admin support, use of AI via Splose and Heidi, to let you focus on your clien
  • ts.Realistic caseloads and a focus on wellbei
  • ng.Opportunity to develop a specialty or a specific scope of practi
  • ce.Neurodivergent applicants or those with a disability are encouraged to app

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