Paediatric Occupational Therapist (Grade 2)

• Are you a skilled Occupational Therapist who is passionate about working with children and young people?
• Would you like to join a strong team that includes Occupational Therapist peers and a broad multidisciplinary team?
• Are you looking for a balanced and varied caseload with both Community Health funded and NDIS clients?

We are excited to share that Bellarine Community Health have a fabulous opportunity for a full time OR part time Paediatric Occupational Therapist (Grade 2). The Paediatric Occupational Therapist will join our dedicated and professional Child Health and Development team.

The Position Description for this role is available here: PD Paediatric Occupational TherapistGrade 2 FEB2024

About us

Bellarine Community Health (BCH) is the major provider of primary health care services to the Bellarine Peninsula. BCH is a not-for-profit health care provider with close links to our community operating from five sites across the Bellarine.

About the team

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. 

About the role

The Paediatric Occupational TherapistGrade 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. Functioning as a member of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, and working closely with team members from the CHAD team to promote an integrated and holistic service, this role includes:

• Managing a caseload of both community health and NDIS clients.
• Providing 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 holistic, 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.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Tertiary qualification in occupational therapy, and registration with AHPRA.
• Advanced clinical skills and demonstrated high level clinical problem solving in paediatric OT.
• 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:

• Generous salary packaging benefits – you can access some of your annual salary tax free each year
• Monthly accrued days off (ADO) for full time staff
• Career advancement opportunities and frequent graded clinical supervision with a senior OT
• A supportive positive workplace culture, managerial and leadership support, and training in the role
• Generous leave arrangements
• Flexible work environment with ability to work from home
• Professional Indemnity Insurance covered
• Discounted gym membership at seven sites across the region
• Employee assistance program

Conditions of Employment

• A current National Police Check 
• A current Working with Children Check 
• A current Victorian Driver’s Licence
• NDIS Worker Screening check

How to Apply

To find out more, please contact Gus Campbell, Child Health and Development Manager, by phone on 0407 851 *** or email ************@bch.org.au.

The Position Description for this role is available here: PD Paediatric Occupational TherapistGrade 2 FEB2024.

Applications must include cover letter, response to key selection criteria, application form (via the BCH website), and resume in PDF format.

Please submit your application to ***********@bch.org.au today –applications are being assessed as they are received, with final applications closing at 5pm on Monday 18th March 2024. Please indicate your preferred hours in your cover letter. 

Bellarine Community Heath embraces diversity and encourages applicants from different backgrounds to apply. BCH is a family friendly organisation with excellent salary packaging available.

Bellarine Community Health is committed to protect children and reduce any opportunities for abuse or harm to occur.

Bellarine Community Health acknowledges the Wathaurong people as the Traditional Custodians of the Wadawurrung 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.