Are you a Paediatric OT who is passionate about working with children and young people, and wanting to work with a balanced and varied caseload? Would you like to be a part of a strong team in a supportive environment for your own career development and clinical supervision, with opportunities for growth on offer? Do you dream of working for an organisation that is government funded, community minded, and holistic in primary health care?
Bellarine Community Health are now recruiting for a full time, ongoing Paediatric Occupational Therapist. This position is open to either Early Career (Grade 1) clinicians OR more experienced clinicians (Grade 2). Join a dynamic, collaborative, and friendly multidisciplinary children's team to make a difference in the lives of children and their families on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula. Enjoy the best of these coastal communities and clinically lead and support our dedicated Paediatric OT team to deliver therapy services and programs. If you are looking for a role that values your clinical expertise and enables you to support clients, inform service development, strengthen the clinical capacity of the OT team and maintain your clinical skills then this is the role for you!
About the team
The Child Health and Development team provide a multidisciplinary allied health service for children and young people primarily aged 0-12 years. It is comprised of a dynamic, collaborative and friendly team of occupational therapists, speech pathologists, a physiotherapist, mental health professionals, and a child and family engagement practitioner. Children are supported by several other services within BCH, including dental, continence, nutrition and dietetics, podiatry, physiotherapy, and mental health professionals/Headspace.
About the role
* Work with children and young people typically aged 0-12 years and their families.
* Provide high quality occupational therapy services to those who experience developmental delays, difficulties and/or disability.
* Work within a multidiscipline team environment.
* Complete assessment, therapy via 1:1 or group, and relevant support.
* Managing a caseload of both community health funded and NDIS clients.
* Practice in a wholistic, child and family centred, neuro-diverse affirming, and strength-based manner.
* Work in clinic, early childhood, schools, virtually, and in home environments.
* Participating in and have a commitment to all clinical governance activities.
* Supervising students, early career clinicians (Grade 2 only), and allied health assistants or volunteers (as required).
To be successful you will require:
* Tertiary qualification in occupational therapy, and registration with AHPRA.
* Clinical skills and demonstrated high level clinical problem solving in paediatric occupational therapy.
* A passion to work with children and families.
* Demonstrated capacity to practice in a collaborative, strength based, neurodiverse affirming, family and child centred model.
* High level and effective interpersonal skills, including teamwork, leadership, communication, and the ability to adapt and be flexible.
* Strong organisational and time management skills, efficient and effective work practices including the ability to manage a busy caseload, meet deadlines, prioritise, and respond to change.
* Be willing to learn and be committed to providing excellent care through commitment to professional development by maintaining, applying, and sharing clinical knowledge.
What we offer
* Generous salary packaging benefits – you can access some of your annual salary tax free each year
o Living Expenses capped at $15,900 annually (includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans, and rental payments)
o Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650
* Career advancement opportunities and frequent graded clinical supervision with a senior occupational therapist
* A supportive positive workplace culture, managerial and senior leadership support, and training in the role
* Generous leave arrangements including 5 weeks annual leave, parental leave, and professional development
* Flexible work environment with ability to work some hours from home
* Professional Indemnity Insurance covered
* Discounted gym membership at seven sites across the region
* Employee assistance program
Conditions of Employment
* 100-point ID check
* National Police Check
* Working with Children Check
* Victorian Driver's Licence
* NDIS Worker Screening check
How to Apply
Please contact Gus Campbell, Child Health and Development Manager, by phone on 0407 851 895 or email. Applications must include cover letter, response to key selection criteria, application form, and resume in PDF format. Please submit your application to today – applications are being assessed as they are received with final applications on Monday 15th June 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Bellarine Community Health is an inclusive employer. We are a family friendly workplace and aim to create a work environment where all employees are respected, connected, and can contribute, regardless of age, culture, ability, family and caring responsibilities, gender or gender identity, Indigeneity, religion, or sexuality. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of diversity.
Bellarine Community Health is committed to protect children and reduce any opportunities for abuse or harm to occur.
Bellarine Community Health acknowledges the Wadawurrung People as the traditional custodians of the land, waters and skies of the Bellarine Peninsula. We acknowledge and respect Wadawurrung Elders and leaders, past, present and emerging and pay gratitude for their unique ability to care for Country and deep spiritual connection to it. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all cultures and background.
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