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Early Career Paediatric Occupational Therapist

CompanyNorth Richmond Community Health
LocationMelbourne
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 27, 2026
About The Company
North Richmond Community Health began supporting the Richmond community on Wurundjeri land in 1974. Then called the North Richmond Family Care Centre, the organisation was built to support the diverse needs of the 4,000 strong community members of the Langdon Park Ministry of Housing estate. A group of progressive doctors approached the estate’s community-led Tenants Union in the early 1970s, and together they came up with the idea of a health centre that didn’t just provide vital medical services, but fostered and supported the community. Since it opened, North Richmond Community Health has been a place for people of all backgrounds, physical, emotional and mental abilities, faiths and cultures. For over 40 years, the community has come to our centre to meet, receive care, seek advice, socialise and celebrate. In 1994, we received funding from the Victorian Department of Human Services to share its knowledge across the state, and the Centre for Culture, Equity and Health (CEH) was formed. In the last 30 years, CEH has continued to develop expertise in health and wellbeing, human rights, cultural competence and health literacy. NRCH’s current building opened in late 2012. At that time, we were given the honour of an Aboriginal name by Wurundjeri Senior Elder Doreen Garvey-Wandin: Wulempuri-Kertheba, which translates from Woi wurrung as ‘staying healthy together’. We pride ourselves on our commitment to working with refugees, asylum seekers, newly-arrived migrants, people of different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who inject drugs and people of all socio-economic backgrounds. We are constantly reiterating that commitment and developing it. We have a long history, with many relationships in the community going back 40 years. We look forward to many more years of learning, working and building healthier communities. Read our social media community guidelines: https://nrch.com.au/social-media-community-guidelines
About the Role

At North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) we are proud to deliver courageous health and community services that collaboratively address health inequity. We nurture a workforce that is passionate and diverse, with shared values and a strong commitment to making positive health impacts within the heart of North Richmond. With access to a variety of flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing activities and a rich learning environment, our team members are consistently able to deepen their expertise by being part of impactful and world recognised community health solutions.

· Generous salary packaging options

· Full Time, Fixed Term (2 years)

· Classification: Allied Health Professional Grade 1

· Strong connection to community and innovation

About the program

The Child Health and Development (CHAD) team supports children and families to achieve meaningful participation in everyday life through collaborative, family centred care. The multidisciplinary team includes Paediatric Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and Dietitians, delivering services through Community Health, NDIS and other community initiatives.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Early Career Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our Child Health and Development team in a dedicated early career pathway role. This fixed term opportunity has been designed to support transition into the profession through supervision, mentoring and exposure across paediatric community health and NDIS settings.

Working with children aged 0 to 12 years and their families, you will provide assessment and intervention services across clinic and outreach settings including childcare, kindergarten and schools. You will work closely with experienced clinicians and a multidisciplinary team to build your paediatric practice skills and confidence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing assessment and intervention for children aged 0 to 12 years experiencing developmental concerns
• Supporting families through goal setting and strengths based, family centred approaches
• Managing a caseload of Community Health and NDIS clients with supervision and support from senior Occupational Therapists
• Delivering individual and group interventions
• Collaborating with caregivers, educators, health professionals and community services
• Maintaining clinical documentation and program records
• Providing services across clinic and outreach settings including schools and early childhood environments

About you

You are an early career Occupational Therapist who is passionate about paediatrics and excited to grow your clinical practice within a supportive community health environment.

You will bring:

• Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification (Bachelor, Masters or Doctorate)
• Current AHPRA registration
• Full Victorian Driver’s Licence
• Experience supporting children aged 0 to 12 years, including student placements
• Knowledge of child development and developmental delay or disability
• Commitment to evidence based, strengths based and family centred practice
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and external services
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities is desirable

Employment details:
• Fixed term, full time opportunity for 2 years

Why join us?

At NRCH, you’ll be part of a team that’s making a tangible difference in people’s lives. You’ll enjoy:

• A supportive, values driven culture that embraces diversity and inclusion

• Generous salary packaging and flexible working arrangements

• Flexible Working Conditions

• Free On Site Car Parking

• The chance to help shape the future of a respected community health organisation

Closing Date: 12 June 2026


For questions about the role, please contact Isabella Fisher (People and Culture Coordinator) @ isabellaf@nrch.com.au

Key Skills
Paediatric Occupational TherapyClinical AssessmentIntervention PlanningFamily Centred CareCase ManagementMultidisciplinary CollaborationClinical DocumentationChild Development KnowledgeStrengths Based PracticeRelationship BuildingCommunication SkillsEvidence Based Practice
Categories
HealthcareSocial ServicesEducation
Benefits
Generous Salary PackagingFlexible Working ArrangementsHealth And Wellbeing ActivitiesFree On Site Car Parking
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Provide assessment and intervention services for children aged 0 to 12 with developmental concerns across clinic and outreach settings. Manage a caseload of Community Health and NDIS clients while collaborating with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
A$45 - A$47
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
175
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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