Occupational Therapist – Full-Time or Part-time (EFT negotiable).
Opportunities in Warrnambool, Portland or Hamilton VIC.
New graduates encouraged to apply!
Who is Mpower
Mpower is a well-established, successful, accredited not-for-profit community based organisation servicing South West Victoria. Mpower has been providing a range of services to individuals and families for 50 years. Vast growth over the last five years, including the introductions of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and expansion of community sector services has allowed us to develop responsive and complimentary services in our local community.
About the Role
Mpower delivers therapy services through a supportive, multidisciplinary key-worker model, working across early childhood and school-aged programs. Our teams include Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Early Childhood Educators, Behaviour Support Practitioners, and Assistants.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking Occupational Therapists to join our team in Warrnambool, Hamilton or Portland.
In this role, you will support children with disability or developmental delay by delivering evidence-based occupational therapy and working closely with families, carers and educators to build capacity and achieve meaningful outcomes..
About you
You will be a qualified, AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist, who is motivated and energetic, and who wants to make a real difference to the lives of children and their families. You will bring:
- A qualification in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration (or eligibility)
- Interest or experience in paediatric, community or disability settings
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A team-focused approach and willingness to work within a multidisciplinary model
- Commitment to person-centred, evidence-based practice.
Why work with us?
We’re proud and motivated to be an employer of choice in our local community and are able to confidently offer:
- Above award salary
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Supportive multidisciplinary team with strong clinical collaboration
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Generous relocation allowance (up to $2,000)
- Sign-on bonus of $5,000 (pro rata)
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Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
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Structured supervision + ongoing professional development (internal & external)
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Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
- Health and wellbeing programs
- Access to Government incentives – up to $15,000 through the VIC OT Student Grant Program
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please call Helen Lynch, Acting Manager Therapy Services Services on (03) 5561 8111 or email hlynch@mpower.org.au.
Please apply via Seek.
Applications close Thursday 4 June 2026. Applications should include a cover letter, CV inclusive of all professional particulars and document responding to the Required Skill and Experience from the Position Description. Applicants may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to the closing date.
Employment terms and conditions are in line with the Health Professionals and Support Services Award with the applicable classification in line with qualifications and experience.
For more information on how to apply and to obtain a copy of the position description, visit Mpower website: https://www.mpower.org.au/employment/
People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Mpower upholds a working environment that is free from discrimination in accordance with Equal Opportunity legislation and is committed to compliance requirement including industry Codes of Conduct and Child Safety Standards.
Appointment subject to satisfactory NDIS Workers Screening Clearance, Working with Children Check and AHPRA registration. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence
