Paediatric Occupational Therapist

As Troppo continues to grow, we're looking for another Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team!

Paediatric Occupational Therapist | Fitzroy North
Start date: ASAP (flexible for the right candidate)

About Us

Troppo Paediatrics is a small paediatric OT practice based in Fitzroy North. We work with children and their families both in our clinic and out in the community, including homes, schools, and kinders. Our clinic space is shared with psychologists and speech pathologists, which means there are regular opportunities for informal consultation and support from other allied health professionals.

Being a small practice means caseloads stay manageable and you get real, hands-on mentorship. Our clinic is well stocked with toys, resources, and printing and laminating facilities. We also have an Allied Health Assistant who supports the team with admin and resource creation.

We operate on a hybrid model, so you can work from home, the clinic, or out in the community depending on what suits your week and your clients' needs.

The Role

We're looking for a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team full-time (part-time may be considered for the right candidate). This role includes clinic-based sessions at our Fitzroy North location as well as community visits to clients' homes, schools, and childcare/kinder settings.

Start Date: ASAP (flexible for the right candidate)
Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 + superannuation (negotiable based on experience)

This role suits OTs with around 2 years of paediatric experience or more, with salary negotiated to reflect your experience level.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing occupational therapy services to children, supporting their participation in home, school, and community environments

• Mix of clinic-based sessions and community-based sessions (schools, childcare centres, kindergartens, homes)

• Completing assessments and writing reports

• Collaborating with families, educators, and other allied health professionals

• Contributing to a supportive team environment

• Attending professional development and training to build on your clinical skills

• Depending on your experience, your role may include supervising junior OTs, mentoring students, and taking on leadership responsibilities - either from the outset or as you grow into the role

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist

• Around 2 years of paediatric occupational therapy experience or more

• Current Australian driver's licence and own vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided)

• Working with Children Check

• Warm, genuine approach to working with children and families

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Desirable:

• Experience with NDIS-funded services

• Neurodiversity-affirming practice approach

• Comfortable working across a range of ages and presentations

• Experience with school-based or early childhood settings

What We Offer

• Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 + superannuation (negotiable based on experience)

• Leave: 4 weeks annual leave, 10 personal leave days, plus 4 mental health days per year

• Professional Development: $1,000 annual PD allowance

• Clinical Supervision: Regular formal supervision with the Senior OT/Director, plus uncapped informal supervision opportunities

• Equipment: Laptop provided, work phone provided or compensation for personal phone use

• Travel: Mileage reimbursement for all client-related travel

• Team support: Access to our Allied Health Assistant for resource creation and admin support

• Shared allied health space: Opportunities for collaboration with psychologists and speech pathologists

• Fully equipped clinic: Toys, resources, printing, and laminating facilities available, with flexibility to take resources out for community visits. If there's something specific you need for your work, we're happy to source it.

• Flexibility: We value work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements

• Fridays: Protected as a non-face-to-face client day for admin, planning, connecting with the team, and professional development

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to ••••@troppopaediatrics.com.au telling us:

• A bit about your paediatric OT experience

• What you're looking for in your next role

• Why Troppo Paediatrics sounds like a good fit for you

Interviews: Rolling basis (we'll be in touch within a week if we'd like to chat further)

To learn more about our practice, visit www.troppopaediatrics.com.au.