- Are you skilled and passionate about working with children and young people?
- Are you looking for a balanced and varied caseload with both Community Health funded and NDIS clients?
- Would you like to join a strong team including a senior paediatric occupational therapist, a team of occupational therapist peers and a broad multidisciplinary team?
If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, then the Bellarine Community Health (BCH) could be the right place to work for you!
Bellarine Community Health are now recruiting for a full time ongoing Paediatric Occupational Therpapist.
To find out more, or discuss what would suit you, please contact Gus Campbell, Child Health and Development Manager, by phone on 0407 851 895 or email gus.campbell@bch.org.au
About the team
The child health and development team provide a multidisciplinary allied health services for children and young people primarily aged 0-12 years. It is comprised of a dynamic, collaborative, and friendly group of occupational therapists, speech pathologists, a physiotherapist, mental health clinicians and a child and family engagement officer. Children are supported by several other services within BCH including dental, nutrition and dietetics, and podiatry.
About the role
The Grade 2 Paediatric Occupational Therapist is responsible for:
- Managing a caseload of both community health and NDIS clients.
- The provision of high-quality clinical occupational therapy services to children and young people who experience developmental delays, difficulties or disability.
- Completing clinical assessments, the provision of therapy (individual or in group), and relevant follow up.
- Practicing in a wholistic, child and family centred, and strength-based manner.
- Working in clinic, early childhood, schools, and home environments.
- Supervising students, early career clinicians, and allied health assistants or volunteers (as required).
- Participating in and have a commitment to all clinical governance activities.
Please refer to the Position Description attached for full details.
To be successful you will require:
- Tertiary qualification in occupational therapy, and registration with AHPRA.
- Advanced clinical skills and demonstrated high level clinical problem solving in paediatric occupational therapy
- 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.
- High level and effective interpersonal skills, including teamwork, leadership, and communication.
- 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.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development by maintaining, applying, and sharing clinical knowledge.
What we offer
To support you to balance your work/life commitments, grow your skills and expertise, enjoy work and feel valued we offer the following:
- Salary in line with professional award
- Generous salary packaging benefits – you can access some of your annual salary tax free each year
- Living Expenses capped at $15,900 annually (includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans, and rental payments)
- Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650
- Career advancement opportunities and frequent graded clinical supervision with a senior occupational therapist
- A supportive positive workplace culture, managerial and leadership support, and training in the role
- Flexible work environment with ability to work some hours from home
- Generous leave arrangements including annual leave, parental leave, professional development
- Professional Indemnity Insurance covered
- Discounted gym membership at six sites across the region
- Employee assistance program: up to 5 counselling sessions per year
Conditions of Employment
- A current National Police Check (within 6 months from date of application)
- A current Working with Children Check – Employee check nominating BCH
- A current Victorian Driver’s License
- NDIS Worker Screening check
- Immunisation status clearance
How to Apply
Applications must include
- Resume (in PDF format)
- Cover letter
- Response to key selection criteria
- Application form
Position Descriptions are available from https://bch.org.au/positions-available/
Applications are being assessed as they are received. Apply now to avoid disappointment via email to recruitment@bch.org.au with subject line as ‘Application for position of Paediatric Occupational Therapist.
Bellarine Community Health Ltd is committed to protect children and reduce any opportunities for abuse or harm to occur.
Bellarine Community Health acknowledges the Wadawurrung people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our sites are located and across which we provide services and programs for the diverse community. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all cultures and backgrounds to our service.