Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Grade 2

Reference Number: 52226:  Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Grade 2  
Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT)  
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)  
 

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. 

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy team.  

About Northern Health:

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

The Northern Health Allied Health Paediatric outpatient service is predominately located at the Craigieburn Community Hospital, which is brand new purpose build facility. 

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join the team at Northern Health.

This role is responsible for providing high quality Occupational Therapy services to children aged 0-18 years and their families living within the Northern Health catchment area.

The Occupational Therapist will have roles in the Multi- Disciplinary Assessment Clinic which provides assessment for preschool aged children with complex developmental needs or traits of autism, and the Neuro-Developmental clinic which completes early assessments of at-risk neonates and infants. 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated clinical experience with a paediatric caseload
• Proven ability to work autonomously and excel within a multi-disciplinary team
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to lifelong learning

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply'  button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Danika Arney, Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead, Phone

Applications close 2 October 2025

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.