Start your OT career with a role that balances flexibility, mentorship, and great pay. Join a small, supportive team where you'll make a big impact in children's lives.

What We Offer

72,000–$105,000 + super, commensurate with experience

$1000 PD budget per year + paid PD days to support your development (including options for interstate travel to attend PD)

Weekly 1:1 supervision & mentoring from the company Director to build your clinical confidence

Caseload appropriate to experience, with time for note writing and follow up (leave your work at work!)

Paid travel reimbursement in line with the Health Professionals and Support Services Award

Career progression pathways as we grow (senior OT, team mentor)

Monthly social catch-ups and a genuinely supportive workplace culture

About Us

Little Seedlings OT (trading as LSOT Australia PTY LTD) is a young and energetic paediatric service provider specialising in occupational therapy for children and young adults. We might be a small service provider for now but have big and bold plans and we want you to be part of our growth! We ensure manageable workloads, excellent pay, many perks and flexible working conditions.

We offer both clinic (Croydon) and outreach sessions in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, including in Croydon, Ringwood, Kilsyth, Mooroolbark, Healesville and Lilydale. You will be reimbursed for your travel in accordance with the Health Professionals and Support Services Award.

Little Seedlings OT is committed to helping families with neurodiverse individuals to reach meaningful goals and be independent in their daily life. Our vision is to enable every child to reach their full potential. Check out our website: www.littleseedlingsot.com.au

Responsibilities

Collaborate with clients and their families to identify their individual needs and set meaningful goals.

Utilise the child's strengths and interests to engage the young person in creative and fun interventions.

Design and implement customised treatment plans to promote functional independence and improve overall well-being for the families we support.

Conduct assessments to measure the child's progress.

Provide individual and group therapy sessions, adapting activities to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual.

Collaborate regularly with a child's therapy team to provide support holistically.

Maintain accurate and confidential documentation and reporting.

Support clients from diverse populations, including children of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with developmental delays and mental health challenges.

About You

You are a recent graduate or early career registered (or soon to be registered) Occupational Therapist looking to join a supportive, inclusive and dynamic team.

You want a part-time or full-time position – both are available! Adapt your caseload to fit in with your lifestyle. Hours and location are flexible with a mix of Croydon clinic and outreach appointments.

You love working with children and young adults - our main role will be supporting children 2-12 years, but we also offer services to teenagers and young adults. We can tailor this to your interest and specialty.

You are client focussed – you will have the opportunity to support many wonderful clients with developmental delays including individuals living with Down Syndrome, physical disabilities, genetic conditions and neurodivergence.

You love great benefits – we are a positive, strengths-based and cheerful small business. You will be supported by a friendly management team who value awesome workplace culture and feeling appreciated as part of a team.

The boring stuff you'll need:

AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist

Australian citizen or permanent resident

Public Liability Insurance

Current driver's licence and access to own vehicle

Working with Children's Check

Current CPR and First Aid (or ability to obtain prior to commencement)

Full Australian working rights

As part of our selection process, you will be required to have pre-employment checks (Police Check and Working with Children Check).

If you want to find out more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Philippa on 0493 444 596 or at [email protected]