Make a Difference — Your Way at Playworks OT

“Unlocking potential through play”

Are you a passionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist who thrives in a supportive, neuro-affirming environment?

Playworks OT in Kilsyth, VIC is seeking an experienced Level 2 or Level 3 OT to join our small, collaborative team — where you can grow, lead, and make a real difference.

Whether you’re building your independence or ready to take on mentoring and leadership, we’ll shape this role around your experience, goals, and lifestyle.

About Us

At Playworks OT, we believe every child and young person deserves to be supported in ways that celebrate who they are.

We proudly practice Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy, working alongside psychology, speech pathology, and animal-assisted therapy to provide true family-centred care.

Our bright, sensory-rich clinic features:

A dedicated sensory room, large group space, and leafy courtyard

Access to local schools, shops, and public transport

Opportunities to see clients in the clinic or community

What You’ll Do

Deliver child-led, neuro-affirming, evidence-based assessment and therapy

Support children and young people (10–21 years) to build independence, confidence, and daily living skills

Collaborate with families, educators, and allied health professionals

Manage a flexible, realistic caseload with admin and clinical support

What We’re Looking For

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy + AHPRA registration

Minimum 2 years’ experience

Strong clinical reasoning, documentation, and communication skills

A passion for supporting neurodivergent children and young people

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Working With Children Check (Victoria), driver’s licence, and reliable vehicle

Bonus Skills (Nice-to-Have)

Better Access registration

Experience with adolescents & young adults

NDIS reporting and progress-tracking experience

Group therapy, parent coaching, or telehealth

Supervision or mentoring experience (Level 3)

Interest in program development or quality improvement

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We believe that when therapists are supported, clients thrive.

Award pay and conditions met and exceeded, including:

Paid travel time + reimbursement for KMs

17.5% annual leave loading

Paid personal leave & long service leave accrual

🌴 5 weeks of paid annual leave every year — because balance matters

🎓 Generous PD budget, paid external supervision & peer mentoring

🕓 Flexible hours & hybrid work options (full-time or part-time)

💻 Mobile phone, laptop & vehicle allowance for community visits

📋 Modern systems (Splose, Heidi AI) + strong admin support

🧘 Realistic caseloads and genuine focus on wellbeing

💜 Neurodivergent and disabled applicants are warmly encouraged to apply

Ready to Do Therapy Differently?

Send your CV & short cover letter to [email protected], or apply directly via Seek.

Got questions? Reach out — we’d love to hear from you.

Playworks OT — Unlocking potential through play