• Permanent full-time position based in Milton
• $109K - $122K + Super + Salary Packaging (salary dependent on qualifications & experience)
• Flexible Friendly organisation, work from home options

Our Organisation

At The Benevolent Society, we believe every person deserves to live life on their own terms, with dignity, respect and a sense of belonging. For over two centuries, this belief has shaped who we are and how we work.

We’re working towards a just society where everyone feels valued, safe and included. As a not‑for‑profit, independent and non‑religious organisation, we proudly embrace diversity and are deeply committed to reconciliation. We welcome people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences to join us in creating positive change.

About the role

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will play a key leadership role in supporting and developing our Allied Health Team within the Early Childhood Approach program in Milton. You will provide clinical guidance, coaching and supervision to ensure high-quality, evidence-based support for children with developmental delay or disability and their families.

Working collaboratively with other Senior Clinicians, you will use your advanced practice skills to mentor team members, strengthen clinical capability, and promote best practice across the service. Maintaining a strong connection to frontline work, you will also provide clinical support and oversight to ensure consistent, person-centred and culturally responsive care.

Duties

• Manage a clinical caseload, supporting children and families with complex needs, while using your practice to contribute to the development of team capability.
• Provide coaching, guidance and on-the-job support to team members to enhance the quality and cultural responsiveness of occupational therapy interventions.
• Champion and support the implementation of a relationship-based intervention approach across the program.
• Promote evidence-based occupational therapy practice through mentoring, coaching and clinical supervision of team members.
• Collaborate with Team Leaders and Senior Clinicians to monitor, evaluate and continuously improve clinical service delivery.
• Facilitate case consultations and contribute to transdisciplinary case conferences to support holistic, coordinated care

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes. Here are a few things you might be interested in:   

• Our Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled of up to 10 days of leave for ceremonial purposes, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
• Salary Benefits - You can package up to $15,900 pa of you pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses and benefit from a $2,650 meals and entertainment card + discount program before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.  
• Recognition and Reward – Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years   
• Wellness - Fitness passport + Employee Assistance Program + opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Professional development – We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth   

Skills and Experience

You are a qualified Occupational Therapist with extensive clinical experience and a passion for supporting children and families. You will also bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration.
• Demonstrated experience working with young children with developmental delay or disability and their families.
• Strong understanding of early childhood intervention principles and contemporary best practice.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor and provide clinical supervision to colleagues within established frameworks.
• A collaborative mindset and openness to working within an innovative, relational and team-based service model.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with families, colleagues and stakeholders.
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel to clients (pool cars provided).

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.   

Interested?

Apply online today! To apply please follow the link and submit your current CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role in relation to the duties and required skills and experience.

Have any questions? Call Iona on 0423 597 152 for a friendly confidential chat today.

This role aligns to the capability requirements of a Individual Contributor level. Please see the Capability Framework attached below to discover essential skills, values and behaviours required at this level.

*Internally this is called a Senior Occupational Therapist

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.

Click here for our Capability Framework

Click here for the Position Profile