Join Our Team at Play Therapy Melbourne

Supporting Children and Families to Grow, Heal, and Thrive!

Play Therapy Melbourne has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and skilled clinician to join our warm, values-driven team Mental & Allied Health clinicians.

This is more than just a job - it’s a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable children and their families.

You’ll play a vital role in delivering therapeutic supports to children and families, helping children flourish in safe and nurturing environments.

We’re looking for someone compassionate, collaborative, and confident in delivering evidence-based, strengths-focused, and child-led interventions.

We invite interested applicants to explore our website and learn more about Play Therapy Melbourne, a trusted NDIS Registered Provider supporting families across Victoria since 2010.

About Play Therapy Melbourne

Play Therapy Melbourne is an NDIS Registered Provider, home to a passionate team of Mental & Allied Health Professionals. We provide compassionate, evidence-based therapeutic support to children and families across Melbourne, including the Mornington Peninsula and Geelong.

Since 2010, we’ve worked alongside leading organisations, educators, and health professionals across Victoria to ensure every child has the opportunity to grow, heal, and thrive. Our work is underpinned by strong values, clinical excellence, and a heartfelt belief in the power of connection and care.

Role Details

Positions Available:

1–2 roles available, full-time or part-time (negotiable for the right candidate).

Immediate starts available.

Location:

Negotiable for the right candidate, however we have current capacity at our Frankston, Briar Hill (Greensborough) and Moonee Ponds clinics.

About the Role

Deliver 1:1 therapeutic interventions to children and families prodominately in clinic, however at times potentailly in community, or educational settings

Opportunity to support and co-facilitate group therapy programs alongside our passionate team during quieter periods (e.g. school holidays)

Conduct therapeutic sessions, observations, and assessments to develop individualised support plans

Collaborate with parents, carers, case managers, and educators to implement holistic support strategies

Attend multidisciplinary care team meetings

Act as an advocate for the child and family

Provide emotional support and guidance to parents/carers

Monitor progress and adapt strategies to meet changing needs

Prepare professional documentation, including NDIS reports and court-ordered reports, in collaboration with allied health professionals

Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with privacy and compliance standards

Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, and ongoing professional development

Adhere to all relevant ethical and regulatory guidelines

About You

Professional Experience:

Experience working with complex cases in disability, trauma, or child safety sectors

Familiarity with NDIS policies and procedures is highly desirable

Confidence conducting Psychological Assessments highly desireable

Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree; postgraduate qualifications strongly preferred

Current AHPRA Registration (provisional registration acceptable for the right candidate)

Please list all qualifications and registrations clearly on your resume - these are essential for suitability assessment

Compliance Requirements:

Current Working With Children Check

Police Check

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Valid Driver’s Licence

Therapeutic Competence:

Ability to independently manage complex caseloads

Demonstrated strengths-based, trauma-informed, and child-centred therapeutic skills

Communication & Teamwork:

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills

Collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teams

Technology & Organisation:

Confident using Office 365 and practice management systems

Ability to manage time effectively and follow internal processes and compliance standards

Personal Attributes:

Warm, professional, and dependable

Deep commitment to family-centred practice and community impact

Embodies our values of Growth, Respect, Authenticity, Collaboration, and Ethics

What We Offer

Competitive Salary:

A generous salary package reflecting your experience, qualifications, and professional registration

Professional Development:

Ongoing training, supervision, and dedicated Professional Development Leave

Access to highly experienced clinical supervisors and peer mentoring

Flexible Work Options:

Work-from-home opportunities where appropriate

Supportive, Inclusive Culture:

Be part of a genuinely supportive, kind, and professional team

Comprehensive onboarding, and internal support structures to help you succeed in your role

Wellbeing:

Full access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)