Occupational Therapist (Paediatric & Adult Disability)

$105,000–$130,000 base + 15% super + PD allowance + incredible perks

Warragul, Victoria – Regional Lifestyle, Professional Growth

Are you an OT with a passion for helping neurodivergent children and families thrive?

Do you bring creativity, sensory expertise, and a willingness to think outside the box?

Are you looking for a supportive, growth-focused workplace that values your well-being?

If you’re nodding, The Mind Spot might just be your new professional home.

About Us

The Mind Spot is a boutique, neuro-affirming allied health clinic in beautiful Warragul, Gippsland. We work with individuals of all ages, with a strong focus on neurodivergent clients and families. We’re known for our strengths-based, affirming approach, our well-resourced environment, and our genuine investment in our team’s professional and personal growth.

We’re now expanding our allied health team to welcome an Occupational Therapist to meet community demand, and we want an exceptional paediatric/disability OT who is also excited about sensory processing, interoception, and collaborative work within Positive Behaviour Support.

Your Role

In this role, you will:

Provide high-quality, neuro-affirming OT services to children, teens, adults and families.

Be proficient in writing meaningful functional capacity assessments (FCA's) that guide program development and goal setting for individuals.

Be willing to be a part of our multi-disciplinary diagnosis team and/or our behaviour support teams.

Be capable of conducting comprehensive assessments that may include sensory processing assessments, visual-motor integration assessments, handwriting assessments and others that can be used to develop early intervention plans, programs, and guide behaviour support plans developed by The Mind Spot clinic.

Develop and run interoception programs for clients, both individually and in groups.

Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to support functional skill development and participation goals.

If interested in the dual role of behaviour support: Deliver functional behaviour assessments and develop positive behaviour support plans (extensive training and supervision provided if you’re new to PBS).

Create engaging, individualised therapy sessions using play, creativity, and evidence-based strategies.

Your Package

Base salary: $105,000 – $130,000 (depending on experience and expertise you bring to the role)

Superannuation: 15% (well above the legal minimum)

Total package value: $120,750 – $149,500 + perks

PD allowance: $1,500/year + Paid PD days

In-house supervision and mentoring (no cost to you)

Overheads and admin support are fully covered — you focus on your clients

Part-time options available

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Optional 4-day work week (long weekends every week)

A comprehensive induction week before you start

Monthly in-house CPD & peer supervision

Varied caseload across clinics, schools, homes, and the community

Apple tech bundle (phone/laptop or iPad with the apps you need)

No work on your birthday (bonus day off)

First aid training & wellness coaching

Opportunities to run workshops, present at conferences, and contribute to research

Flexible arrangements that promote wellbeing and prevent burnout

Leadership opportunities - we love sharing knowledge and growing others

Our Ideal Candidate

Registered Occupational Therapist - Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Experience with paediatrics, adult disabilities and neurodivergent clients

Brings a high level of clinical knowledge and skills in occupational therapy practice that will be a benefit to the individuals who will access support and a valued asset to The Mind Spot Clinic.

Skilled in sensory profiling and interoception

Interested in (or already delivering) Positive Behaviour Support (We believe in a holistic approach to behaviour support and value the voice of OT's in behaviour support strategies).

Creative, flexible, and committed to neuro-affirming practice

Current WWCC, Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening

Professional indemnity insurance

A driver’s licence and own transport

Bonus points if you’re an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner

Extra Bonus points if you're a Senior Occupational Therapist with leadership skills to mentor, support and supervise others. Sharing knowledge is how we grow!

** OT students interested in working as a behaviour support practitioner (must have some experience with behaviour support) or allied health therapy assistants are welcome to apply (salary to be negotiated).

Why Join Us?

This is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to join a practice that values balance, growth, and the joy of seeing clients flourish. You’ll be supported to maintain a sustainable level of billable hours per week, with admin time, in-house support, and a team culture that prioritises wellbeing.

📧 Apply now by sending your CV and cover letter to [email protected] — tell us why you’re the OT unicorn we’ve been searching for.