Paediatric Occupational Therapist Grade 1

• Location: Melton Health Hub
• Employment Type: Fixed Term (until April 2027), Full Time
• Salary: OT Grade 1 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Our Community Paediatric Service is looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Paediatric Allied Health team in a full-time, permanent capacity. This is a fantastic opportunity for a new graduate or early-career clinician to launch their paediatric career in a supportive, well-established multidisciplinary team.

As a Grade 1 Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you'll work alongside experienced clinicians across occupational therapy, speech pathology, psychology, physiotherapy, dietetics and social work, providing family-centred, evidence-based assessment and intervention to children and their families. You'll receive structured supervision, a dedicated learning plan, and exposure to a broad and varied caseload, including developmental assessment, individual therapy, group programs, and multidisciplinary clinics. If you have an emerging interest in autism assessment, you'll have the opportunity to develop those skills with us.

The position is primarily based at Western Health's Melton and Caroline Springs sites, supporting children and families living in the Brimbank, Melton and Moorabool regions, one of Victoria's fastest growing and most diverse communities.

What we offer you:

• A formal Grade 1 supervision structure with weekly 1:1s and protected time for case review
• A dedicated professional development plan and access to in-service education
• A broad, varied paediatric caseload that builds your skills quickly
• Exposure to multidisciplinary and specialist clinics, including autism assessment
• A welcoming, collaborative team that genuinely invests in new clinicians
• Salary packaging benefits and access to the Western Health Learning Academy

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver evidence-based paediatric occupational therapy under the support and supervision of experienced clinicians
• Undertake assessments and develop individualised intervention plans in collaboration with families and the multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to a range of paediatric programs and clinics across Community Health and Melton Health
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, reports, and data entry in line with organisational and funding requirements
• Engage actively in supervision, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing professional development

About you:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current (or eligibility for) AHPRA registration
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in working with children and families
• Bring enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to learn within a multidisciplinary team
• New graduates and clinicians in their first years of practice are warmly encouraged to apply

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About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways
• Structured supervision and protected professional development time
• New graduate support, mentorship and career planning
• Postgraduate study support and clinical education programs

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in children's lives through family-centred care
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about delivering Best Care to children and families and ready to grow your paediatric career with a team that will back you, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 30 May 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Matthew Boyd via Matthew.Boyd@wh.org.au.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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