Description:
About the role
Sense OT Pty Ltd is seeking awesome humans to join our team, who also happen to be either a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Psychologist or Physiotherapist with early years' experience to join our fun, dedicated, and experienced team in Chelsea Heights, Victoria. We are flexible in being able to offer a range of positions including; Independent Contractor, Part-Time and Full-Time based at our inviting paediatric clinic, where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families, locally. Let's face it, with the upcoming travel changes to NDIS service provision, we value our onsite clinic and therapy spaces for those who wish to come in and visit us.
What you'll be doing
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Providing comprehensive discipline-specific assessments and interventions for children with a wide range of developmental needs.
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Opportunities to provide Inclusive Education consultation and support Disability Inclusion Profile applications, recommending individualised adjustments with our partnering local schools.
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Collaborating with families, educators, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualised therapy support plans.
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Utilising evidence-based practices to support each child's development in a range of domains using a relationship-focused model of practice, strength-based approach, and including meaningful and play-cased learnings.
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These roles may include facilitating small group therapy programs onsite or within our local partnering schools, as well as offering inclusive education consultancy within schools for our share-clients.
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Maintaining timely and detailed client records, as well as contributing to the continuous improvement of our paediatric therapy services through regular in-house professional development and case discussions.
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Joining our fortnightly multidisciplinary team meetings to share your knowledge, grow your own skills, and discuss unique client cases.
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Engaging in internal and external clinical supervision
What we're looking for
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in OT/Speech/Psychology or Physiotherapy
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Discipline-specific membership
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Working with children check (WWCC)
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Clear professional work history with no restrictions to work in your profession
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Experience working with children including early years
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Strong clinical skills in assessment, goal-setting, evidence-based interventions & documentation
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Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with families and multidisciplinary teams
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Passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children and their families
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Current Australian Drivers License and own reliable vehicle and comprehensive car insurance
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Minimum 2 years' experience working with children in your clinical role
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Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain if required
What we offer
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Supportive and collaborative team environment with opportunities for mentorship and growth
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Competitive salary package, including professional development opportunities
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Access to our wide range of resources (toys, equipment, assessments) to help you deliver high-quality therapy services
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Flexible work arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Hybrid roles available and will be discussed with each applicant
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Ongoing training and professional development to stay at the forefront of paediatric care
Sense OT is a based in Chelsea Heights VIC 3192 and we have two vibrant and welcoming sensory-motor gyms, two staff offices, a meeting room, shared-kitchen, multiple therapy rooms and our Dietitian clinic. We provide person-centered and goal-focused therapies across the South-East suburbs of Melbourne. Our mission is to empower children and their families to work with their child's strengths to develop functional and meaningful life skills. We strive to form safe trusting relationships, and we believe children learn best when they are regulated and engaged through play and positive social connecgttions. We embrace neurodiversity and we enjoy celebrating each progression and development, no matter how big or small, for each and every child that we are grateful to join their journeys. We thoroughly enjoy the balance between offering both clinic and community-based services, and we welcome collaboration with our client's family, therapy, and education support teams where possible.
Apply now to join our small yet dynamic team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with diverse needs. We would love to meet you!