Job Opportunity:
Occupational Therapist
Calling All Occupational Therapists: Full Steam Ahead to Holistic Care!
Do you love your work but are looking to level up? Have you ever considered working alongside therapy animals but aren’t sure where to start? This is your opportunity to join our pack of professionals and therapy animals!
At The Speech Express we are offering the chance to be part of something truly special. Forget traditional, white-coat therapy and enjoy the freedom and pure fun of integrating animals into therapy. Located in Chirnside Park, Victoria, we are the first paediatric speech pathology and occupational therapy clinic that incorporates animal-assisted interventions into therapy. We’re currently a team of 13 fabulous Speech Pathologists, 2 outstanding Occupational Therapists, 5 groovy Therapy Assistants, 3 awesome admin heroes, and perhaps most impawtantly—8 therapy dogs, 4 guinea pigs, 2 fish and 1 bearded dragon!
We’re building an unstoppable multidisciplinary team and are on the lookout for a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our growing OT crew.
With your expertise as an Occupational Therapist, you’ll be working alongside our experienced clinician, who can provide supervision and mentoring—all within our purpose-built, inspiring OT gym designed to support engaging, child-centred therapy. Together with our thriving Speech Pathology team, you’ll help shape a truly holistic approach to child development. Join us as we continue our journey—supporting children to thrive through speech, motor, sensory, and emotional growth!
About the Opportunity
Why Join The Speech Express?
At The Speech Express, therapy is about more than just clinical skills—it’s about connection. Our clients thrive because we think outside the box, combining evidence-based therapies with the magic of animal interactions. From reducing anxiety to improving communication, our therapy animals play a vital role in helping children feel safe and engaged. We hope you can’t wait to explore these new tracks to provide a comprehensive therapy journey for our clients.
Who We’re Looking For
You’re a compassionate and adaptable professional who knows how to connect with kids—and you’re not afraid to get creative in your approach. Whether you’ve worked with therapy animals before or are eager to learn, you understand that sometimes, the best way to reach a child is through unconventional means. If you’re eager to be part of something great, we’d love to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Ready to bring your unique talents to a team that values them? Send your resume and cover letter to Genevieve at gen@thespeechexpress.com.au or apply via Seek. For more info, feel free to contact us 0448 114 354. Flexible start dates for the right candidate.
What You’ll Love:
- Choose your own days and client blocks—no KPIs to worry about! With high demand for OT services, full-time hours are available, but we’re flexible to fit your lifestyle. Let’s have a conversation about what works best for you.
- Extremely competitive remuneration. This role is offered as a contractor position, providing you with flexibility and autonomy in your work. We’re open to discussing an employee position if that better suits your long-term goals.
- Tailored professional development, including support in animal-assisted therapy.
- A welcoming, collaborative team where you can be yourself and continue to develop your craft.
- Homely and vibrant, well-equipped therapy rooms with plenty of resources.
- No admin headaches—our friendly reception team handles scheduling, billing, and client management on your behalf through Cliniko.
- A strong sense of community, with regular team catch-ups, social events, and learning opportunities.
What You’ll Need:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent).
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Current registration with AHPRA/ Occupational Therapy Australia.
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Experience working with children (bonus if you’ve worked with neurodiverse clients).
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Passion for animal-assisted therapy (we’ll support you in your own journey to working alongside a therapy dog either now or in the future).
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Working with Children Check, Police Check, and a valid Driver’s License.
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Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance.
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
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How many years’ experience do you have as an occupational therapist?
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Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
