Occupational Therapist - Grade 2

• Part-time (.6 FTE) 12-month contract, with the possibility of extension
• Work across the Outer Eastern Melbourne region, with flexible working conditions 
• $43.88 - $50.46 p/Hr + Super + Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

We’re one of the nation’s leading health and community services providers, offering a broad range of services for almost 50 years.

Are you passionate about improving the lives of young children and their families? EACH is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our child-focused, multi-disciplinary team as part of the School Readiness Funding initiative. This initiative aims to provide kindergartens with quality programs and supports to enhance children’s early learning experiences.

This exciting new role will involve working collaboratively with educators and families in kindergarten communities to enhance their capacity to support children's learning in communication, wellbeing, and access and inclusion.

As an Occupational Therapist in our team, you will be responsible for building the capability of kindergarten educators and families through coaching, modelling, group training, and case consultation support, using evidence-based practices. You will collaborate with kindergartens and Department of Education and Training area staff across Maroondah, Knox, and Yarra Ranges municipalities to deliver high-quality direct support that promotes self-regulation, positive and pro-social behaviours, fine and gross motor skills, and social and emotional wellbeing.

To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• A graduate or post-graduate degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with AHPRA
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building within a Kindergarten/Early Learning environment
• An understanding of the National Quality Standard (NQS) for early childhood education and care
• An understanding of and ability to work in alignment with the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)
• Experience in group training, coaching and case consultation, specifically providing professional learning activities for a range of audiences

Utilizing your skills in all areas of Occupational Therapy, including fine motor, sensory processing, self-care, play and social skills, our ideal candidate will empower educators and families, building their capacity to prepare young children for the crucial early schooling years.

We would love to hear from people confident building relationships within the education sector, as well as within multidisciplinary teams, who can leverage relationships to impart an understanding of the impact that the priority areas of communication (language development), wellbeing (social and emotional) and access/inclusion have on children’s achievement, overall wellbeing and engagement.

As part of a supportive and like-minded multi-disciplinary team, you will work collaboratively with other professionals across a variety of disciplines including Speech Therapy, Dietetics and Psychology. In everything we do, we are dedicated and committed to providing the best possible support to our clients.

What we offer
At EACH you’ll be supported to be your best. We offer a range of employee benefits including: 

• Flexibility to work full-time/part-time from home, from our offices and within the community
• Above award remuneration and conditions including generous leave options 
• Generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year
• $2,650 additional tax-free money towards meals and entertainment  
• A variety of opportunities for career progression and professional development via formal and informal training, our leadership pipeline and discipline-specific learning
• Access to large, well-resourced working facilities including on-site parking
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Clinical support and discipline specific debriefing
• Novated leasing arrangements 

Next steps
We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to this role. 

If you would like more information, please contact Jessica Athans - Clinical Lead, Child Development & SRF Allied Health Teams at **************@each.com.au or on 0455 492 ***. 

** Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place during the advertising period – so don’t miss out and apply today. **

*Our Diversity & Inclusion Commitment*

At EACH, we prioritize treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, ability or identity. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experiences.

EACH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment that values and supports Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people(s), recognizing and respecting their unique culture and contribution to our communities. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.