Overview
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Location: Supporting services across Victoria East
Employment Type: 2 Year Fixed Term, Part time; 0.6FTE (22.8hrs per week)
Not your typical OT job. Tired of the clinic? Ready to apply your skills where they can create real, lasting change? At Goodstart Early Learning, we’re looking for an Occupational Therapist Coach who’s passionate about early intervention and capacity building — someone who wants to work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators and families to help children thrive in everyday settings.
This unique role moves beyond traditional therapy. You’ll coach and collaborate, building the skills of those who support young children every day — and see the difference you make in real time.
What You’ll Do
- Coach and collaborate with educators and families across centres in Victoria East
- Support children’s development through inclusive, evidence-based strategies
- Build strong community and service linkages
- Focus on prevention, early support, and long-term impact
- Work in natural, real-world early learning settings
What We Offer
- Part-time flexibility (22.8 hrs/week) to fit your lifestyle
- Salary packaging + 15% discounted childcare
- Wellbeing support and health benefits
- Tools, training and development that support your growth
- A role with purpose – helping children get the best start in life
About You
- Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy
- A strong understanding of child development (birth–5 years)
- Comfortable coaching others and building capability
- Passionate about inclusion and working in community-based settings
This is your chance to do work that matters — not just for a moment, but for a lifetime. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all backgrounds.
Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel secure and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. Goodstart is committed to reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
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📌 Occupational Therapist Coach- VIC
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 Melbourne