Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Multiple vacancies available!!

Join Our Growing Team at Holstep Health!

Position: Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Location: Shepparton location

Job Type: Permanent and full time roles available

FTE: we can list more than one.

Salary Range: $76,000 - $107,000 pro-rata

Brief Description:

Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Shepparton and surrounds Full time and Part time positions available, fixed term and/or ongoing Grade 1 and/or Grade 2 positions available

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Grade 1 or Grade 2

Shepparton and surrounds

Full Time and Part time positions available, fixed term and/or ongoing

Grade 1 and/or Grade 2 positions available

We have an exciting opportunity for paediatric occupational therapists to join our team. Grow your occupational therapy career and support passionate educators to build their capacity to improve access, inclusion and wellbeing for children in the kinder setting, through the delivery of the Allied Health School Readiness Funding (SRF). Enjoy a slower-paced work environment, mirroring the lifestyle of the Goulburn region, all while being supported by a strong and passionate multidisciplinary Paediatric Allied Health team (Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Speech Pathology).

• Be part of a brilliant culture that puts you first, with flexible work arrangements that work for you and your family

• 5 weeks annual leave and rostered days off (RDO)

• Paid parental leave (up to 14 weeks)

• Generous salary packaging, purchased leave and vehicle options

• Quality learning and development opportunities

• Hybrid remote work environment available

• Enquiries from local private allied health service providers also welcome

YOUR NEW ROLE:

The Allied Health Clinician (Occupational Therapist) position sits within the School Readiness Allied Health team, providing paediatric allied health capacity-building support to early childhood education and care services within Shepparton and the broader Goulburn region.

The School Readiness Allied Health Program is funded by the Department of Education and aims to support kindergarten educators and the families in their centres to build their capacity to assist young children’s learning in the areas of wellbeing, communication and access/inclusion.

The role will be supported through collaboration with a broader paediatric allied health team consisting of Speech Pathologists, Psychologists and Occupational Therapists.

As an Occupational Therapist in the School Readiness Allied Health team, you will be responsible for providing allied health support to educators and families in order to build their skills in supporting children through coaching, modelling, group training, case consultations and other discipline-specific services.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Purposefully engage kindergarten educators to identify and support the skill development of children as they prepare for school.

• Provide secondary consultation to kindergartens in the format of coaching across a range of platforms (e.g. in person, telehealth, email, phone, etc.).

• Undertake discipline-specific tasks such as the provision of information in relation to children's participation at kindergarten, sensory processing, social and play skills, self-regulation, independence with self-care activities and motor skill development.

• Work collaboratively with other disciplines within the team to provide a high quality multi-disciplinary service.

• Effectively manage a caseload through organisation of appointments, handover of services for discipline-specific support and/or joint delivery of sessions.

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to maximise service coordination and cooperation.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

To be successful with Holstep Health, you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

• A graduate or post-graduate degree in Occupational Therapy.

• Experience working in paediatric allied health, with experience working in kindergarten settings an advantage.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team to develop and implement evidence-based programs that meet the goals and desired outcomes for children, families and educators.

• An openness to working in a capability-building and coaching role with educators and families to promote skills and knowledge of child development.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please review the attached position description. To apply, either submit your application via the platform or email your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience to [email protected]

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Holstep Health, we embrace diversity, inclusion, and flexibility, encouraging you to bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you’ll be supported in your growth and professional development. We also offer:

Generous salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Opportunities for additional leave

Please submit the following:

A cover letter

Your resume (including two recent referees)

A response to the key selection criteria (outlined in the position description)

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 08/10/2025

At Holstep Health, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. No matter your background, religion, sexual orientation, age, or gender, we encourage all individuals to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.