Paediatric Occupational Therapist

NeuroJunior Allied Health empowers children and young people with neurological or developmental conditions, and their families, to live a life full of choice, participation and new possibilities.

We are proud of our core values: We’re on Your Team, We Innovate, We are Enthusiastic and We Expand Horizons!

Our NeuroJunior team provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary allied health service, with dedicated NeuroJunior clinics, and has access to innovative NeuroRehab therapy centres across Melbourne. We provide therapy where it is most needed, including home, education and community-based settings. 

NeuroJunior (Paediatric) Senior Occupational Therapist

Are you a paediatric OT who's passionate about working with children and young people?

Are you seeking a flexible work environment with work-from-home, telehealth and 4-day work weeks/9-day fortnight options?

Whether you're an experienced clinician looking for support to progress into a senior role, or a senior clinician looking to develop your people and management skills to take the next steps of your career into a leadership position, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for full-time applicants. However, part-time applicants are welcome to apply!

NeuroJunior Occupational Therapy works as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. You will provide assessment and therapy services to children and young people with developmental and acquired neurological conditions and disabilities such as developmental delay, autism, cerebral palsy, and intellectual disability. You will be able to shape your caseload around the age range of 0-18 years, depending on your interests and experience across the life stages.

You will be working with children, young people and their families in various settings: home, school, clinic, and their community including parks and local shops. You will be supporting those around the child to also grow and thrive in their role as carers, siblings, family, and parents. The role is challenging and rewarding, ideal for those looking to make a difference to these children and young persons. 

We are a Child Safe organisation and adhere to Victorian Child Safe regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of NeuroJunior services including OT assessments, interventions, treatment planning, education and reporting.
• Prescription and funding requests of AT as required.
• Supervision of less experienced NJ OTs, new grads and Interns.
• Deliver a family-centred approach, to promote inclusion and participation.
• Collaborate with a well-structured multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and service development of the NeuroJunior OT team.

Support & Pathways

At NeuroJunior, we are committed to your career growth and have established career pathways to accommodate your interests. The Career Pathways we have developed are:

Home Clinic

The NeuroJunior Senior Occupational Therapist will be based within our Western team (either across Deer Park, Werribee, or Melton catchment) Team. We have NeuroJunior clinics opened in Deer Park and Werribee, and you will also have access to our NeuroRehab clinics.

What can we offer you?

At NeuroJunior we have created a great team member support package:

• We are certified and recognised by the international consulting group Great Places to Work as a Great WorkPlace Australia 2024-25 and are the 4th Best WorkPlace Australia for 2023/24!
• A flexible work environment with work-from-home options available, telehealth services, 4-day compressed work weeks, or 9-day fortnights.
• Supervision is provided by a Team Leader or Senior Occupational Therapist and support from a passionate experienced multidisciplinary team.
• A competitive salary package of $80k-$120k+ PLUS superannuation, company car, fuel card, laptop and phone. Our company car is also for personal use! If you decide to opt out of the company car option, an increase to the base salary and travel allowance will be provided.
• Fortnightly bonus commission program that rewards your time and effort!
• A generous personal budget to spend on professional development. We will fund PD programs up to 3 days in length, and study leave of up to 4 days per year.
• Internal workshops booked in 2024 on Wheelchair Prescription hosted by Permobile, Sensory and Emotional Regulation, and DIR Floortime.
• Regular in-service workshops led by our senior multidisciplinary team members.
• Regular social events with your NeuroJunior team, and NeuroRehab-wide organisation.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent and current membership with AHPRA.
• 3+ years experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Demonstrated commitment to family-centred approaches and best practices within the NDIS.
• Driver's license.
• Internet access.
• Successful candidates are required to undertake a Police Check, Working With Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening check.
• Three Covid-19 vaccinations.

Desirable

• Experience working with compensable and NDIS clients is highly desired but not essential.
• Experience working with children and young people is advantageous.
• Influenza vaccinations are desirable.

Diversity and Inclusion

At NeuroJunior Allied Health, we strive for a culture of inclusivity and celebrate the diversity and diverse perspectives of our team members and community. Applicants from all cultures and backgrounds, gender identities, physical abilities, religions, and sexual orientations are highly encouraged to apply for our roles.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, & pay our respects to Elders past, present & emerging.

**Applications close 12 May 2024**

We may choose to interview (and hire!) applicants before this date so, don't delay in getting your application in and get to know our team today!