• Based in Ringwood and Ferntree Gully on the lands of the Wurundjeri People including outreach across Outer Eastern Melbourne (car and drivers license required)
• Part-time, 3 days per week, 12-month contract
• Join us, a leading health and community services providers!

Make a Real Impact in Early Childhood Development

Are you passionate about empowering young children and their families? EACH is looking for an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our Child Development and School Readiness Funding teams!

In this rewarding role, you'll partner with educators and families in kindergarten communities to build their capacity in fostering children’s communication, social-emotional wellbeing, and inclusion. Through coaching, group training, and case consultation, you’ll help shape young learners' early experiences and prepare them for school success.

What Your Role Looks Like:

• Collaborate with kindergartens and Department of Education and Training staff across Maroondah, Knox, and Yarra Ranges
• Provide hands-on, evidence-based support to enhance children’s self-regulation, motor skills, and social-emotional wellbeing
• Split your time between outreach at early learning centres and clinic-based therapy at Ringwood East & Ferntree Gully
• Work closely with Speech Therapists, Dietitians, and Psychologists in a supportive, multidisciplinary team

What We’re Looking For

• AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist with a relevant graduate/postgraduate degree
• Experience in early childhood education and capacity building
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Standard (NQS) & VEYLDF
• Skilled in training, coaching, and consultation for educators and families

Why Choose EACH?

• Generous leave benefits & salary packaging – up to $18,550 tax-free per year
• Career growth & professional development – leadership pathways, training & discipline-specific learning
• Employee benefits – on-site parking, Employee Assistance Program, clinical support & novated leasing

Be part of a team making a real difference in children’s lives. Apply today!

For more details, contact Jessica Athans, Clinical Lead at [email protected] or 0455 492 345, using the subject line: Occupational Therapist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications will be reviewed as received – Apply Now to avoid missing out!

Next Steps in the Hiring Process

Thank you for your interest in joining EACH! To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide.

EACH Commitments

At EACH, we prioritise treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, ability, or identity. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experiences.

EACH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment that values and supports Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people(s), recognizing and respecting their unique culture and contribution to our communities. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. For further information regarding our commitment please see our Reconciliation Action Plan.

As a child-safe organisation, EACH prioritises child safety and well-being by creating a secure environment for children and implementing effective organisational structures, policies, and procedures