Address- Are you a passionate and energetic Occupational Therapist that loves to work with kids?
- Do you enjoy flexibility and being part of a small, supportive workplace?
- Are you ready to take control of your career?
What we Offer
- A young, small team culture packed with lots of flexibility to suit your lifestyle!
- Freedom of choosing a mixture of clinic and outreach days!
- Great pay conditions commensurate with experience!
- Reimbursement of travel in accordance with the Health Professionals and Support Services Award!
- a $1000 Personal Development Budget per year!
- A laptop, dedicated resources and support!
About Us
Little Seedlings OT (trading as LSOT Australia PTY LTD) is a young and energetic paediatric service provider specialising in occupational therapy for children and young adults.
We might be a small service provider for now but have a big and bold plans and we want you to be part of our growth! We ensure manageable workloads and flexible working conditions.
We offer both clinic and outreach sessions in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, including in Croydon, Ringwood, Kilsyth, Mooroolbark and Lilydale. You will be reimbursed for your travel in accordance with the Health Professionals and Support Services Award.
Little Seedlings OT is committed to helping families with neurodiverse individuals to reach meaningful goals and be independent in their daily life.
Our vision is to enable every child to reach their full potential. Check out our website: https://littleseedlingsot.com.au/
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with clients and their families to identify their individual needs and set meaningful goals.
- Utilise the child’s strengths and interests to engage the young person in creative and fun interventions.
- Design and implement customised treatment plans to promote functional independence and improve overall well-being for the families we support.
- Conduct assessments to measure the child’s progress.
- Provide individual and group therapy sessions, adapting activities to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual.
- Collaborate regularly with a child’s therapy team to provide support holistically.
- Maintain accurate and confidential documentation and reporting.
- Support clients from diverse populations, including children of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with developmental delays and mental health challenges.
- You want a part-time or full-time position – both are available! Adapt your caseload to fit in with your life and family! Hours and location are flexible with a mix of Croydon clinic and outreach appointments.
- You love working with children and young adults - our main role will be supporting children 2-12 years, but we also offer services to teenagers and young adults. We can tailor this to your interest and specialty. You will work with children and their families holistically, providing intervention weekly or fortnightly.
- You are client focussed – you will have the opportunity support many wonderful clients with developmental delays including individuals living with Down Syndrome, physical disabilities, genetic conditions and neurodivergence.
- You love flexibility – we offer options to be employed as an employee of Little Seedlings OT or as a subcontractor, depending on your lifestyle.
- You love great benefits – We are a positive, strengths-based and cheerful small business. You will be supported by a friendly management team who value awesome workplace culture and feeling appreciated as part of a team.
- AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Licences: Current drivers’ licence and access to own vehicle, Working with Children’s Check, current CPR and First Aid (or ability to obtain prior to commencement)
- Full Australian working rights
As part of our selection process you will be required to have pre-employment checks (Police Check and Working with Children Check).
If you want to find out more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Philippa on 0493444*** or at ********@littleseedlingsot.com.au
