Paediatric Allied Health Clinicians (OT, STP, Psychologist, PT)

About the role

bestchance Child Family Care is inviting expressions of interest from Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists and Physiotherapists to join its Children's Therapy Services team. The service supports children aged 0-10 years and their families through evidence-based, strengths-based, family-centred practice, working across clinic, home, kindergarten, school and community settings. The opportunity is full-time or part-time, fixed term for 12 months, across the Notting Hill, Officer and Truganina locations.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver paediatric allied health assessments and evidence-based interventions
• Support children with developmental delay, disability, autism and other developmental needs
• Work with children and families to set meaningful, functional goals
• Coach parents, carers and educators to build confidence and capability
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues through a Key Worker approach
• Deliver individual and group-based supports across clinic, home, educational and community settings
• Contribute to School Readiness Funding programs, educator capacity building and community initiatives
• Take part in reflective practice, clinical supervision and professional development

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology or Physiotherapy
• Current AHPRA registration or relevant professional eligibility
• Experience with children and families, or a strong interest in paediatric practice; NDIS or early childhood experience is highly regarded but not essential
• Current Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain it, and a current GECCKO child safety certificate or willingness to obtain it
• Unrestricted Australian working rights and a valid driver's licence with access to a vehicle

What we offer

• $1,000 professional development allowance plus 5 days of professional development leave (pro rata for part-time)
• Structured clinical supervision, operational support from a Site Lead and regular case discussions
• Mentoring, pathways into supervision or leadership, and time for resource development and session planning
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 per FBT year, meal and entertainment benefits, paid parental leave after 12 months, and 50% off childcare gap fees
• Employee wellbeing program, travel reimbursement for community visits, flexible working arrangements and manageable caseloads

To apply, submit a CV, a brief cover letter, your discipline and preferred location.