About the Role:
The Child Health and Development (CHAD) team provide a multidisciplinary allied health service for children and young people primarily aged 0-12 years. It is comprised of a dynamic, collaborative and friendly team of occupational therapists, speech pathologists, a play therapist, and a child and family engagement practitioner. Children are supported by several other services within BCH, including dental, continence, nutrition and dietetics, podiatry, physiotherapy, and mental health professionals/Headspace.
The Paediatric Occupational Therapist (Grade 2) will work within the Child Youth and Families directorate and will be required to provide an efficient, high-quality service to children from across the Bellarine region. You will function as a member of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, working closely with team members from the CHAD team to promote an integrated and holistic service, including:
1. Managing a caseload of both community health and NDIS clients.
2. Providing high-quality clinical occupational therapy services to children and young people who experience developmental delays, difficulties or disability.
3. Completing clinical assessments, the provision of therapy (individual or in group), and relevant follow up.
4. Practicing in a holistic, child and family centred, and strength-based manner.
5. Working in clinic, early childhood, schools, and home environments.
6. Supervising students, early career clinicians, and allied health assistants or volunteers (as required).
7. Participating in and have a commitment to all clinical governance activities.
Benefits:
To support you to balance your work/life commitments, grow your skills and expertise, enjoy work and feel valued we offer the following:
8. Monthly accrued days off (ADO) for full time staff
9. Career advancement opportunities and frequent graded clinical supervision with a senior OT
10. A supportive positive workplace culture, managerial and leadership support, and training
11. Generous leave arrangements including parental leave and professional development
12. Flexible work environment with ability to work some hours from home
13. Professional Indemnity Insurance covered
14. Discounted gym membership at seven sites across the region
15. Employee assistance program: up to 5 counselling sessions per year
Essential Criteria:
16. Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and registration with AHPRA.
17. Advanced clinical skills and demonstrated high level clinical problem solving in paediatric OT.
18. Demonstrated ability to practice in a collaborative, strength based, family and child centred model, with emphasis on parent upskilling on how to best support their child.
19. High level and effective interpersonal skills, including teamwork, leadership, and communication.
20. Strong organisational and time management skills, efficient and flexible work practices including the ability to manage a busy caseload, meet deadlines, prioritise, and respond to change.
21. Demonstrated commitment to professional development by maintaining, applying, and sharing clinical knowledge.
Apply now to register your interest!
If you have any questions or would like some more information you can contact the recruitment team at or call 03 9349 7800.
Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV) is a not-for-profit government-funded organisation improving health care for rural, regional, and Aboriginal communities in Victoria.