Occupational Therapist Paediatric Clinical Supervisor
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Job Summary
Applications Close: 09/03/2026
We are seeking EOI for a Occupational Therapist - Paediatric Clinical Supervisor
Position: Paediatric Clinical Supervisor
Location: Remote
Job Type: Casual
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Supervisor - Paediatric Occupational Therapy to join our team. The Child Health Team at Holstep Health comprises experienced and passionate Occupational Therapists Speech Pathologists Psychologists Audiologist and Allied Health Assistant working collaboratively to respond to the developmental needs of young children in the Banyule and Merri-bek regions of metropolitan Melbourne. Holstep Health is committed to continuous quality improvement and supports clinical staff to engage with external clinical supervision on a regular basis. Your hours for this role are flexible to suit your availability and will be between 3 - 6 business hours per month.
YOUR NEW ROLE:
Provide guidance to Paediatric Occupational Therapy clinicians to support their safe and effective clinical practice that reflects current best evidence
Facilitate the application of new knowledge and skills into practice
Support Paediatric Occupational Therapy clinicians in their development and accomplishment of professional goals and objectives
Support Paediatric Occupational Therapy clinicians to review reflect on and evaluate own clinical practice
Work effectively under the direction of the Child Health Team Leader.
YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Creating a safe and supportive environment and reciprocal professional relationship built on mutual respect and trust
Establishing your supervision relationship including a formal agreement for working together
Encouraging Paediatric Occupational Therapy clinicians to think reflectively and critically to explore options together
Providing guidance to Paediatric Occupational Therapy Clinicians as required to support their safe and effective clinical practice
Using your expertise and insight to guide staff to manage complexity and facilitate alternative courses of action based on the clients needs and preferences
Facilitating the application of new knowledge and skills into practice
Recognising how own supervisory style influences staff experiences of the supervision process and act to reduce any negative impacts
Supporting Paediatric Occupational Therapy clinicians in their development and accomplishment of professional goals and objectives
Supporting Paediatric Occupational Therapy clinicians to review reflect on and evaluate their own clinical practice
Promoting a culture in which clinical supervision is treated as part of the core business of contemporary professional practice
Identifying and communicating practice issues to the Team Leader and discuss/implement strategies and timelines for improvement
Fostering a culture in which timely and constructive feedback is used as a strategy to enhance goals awareness and learning and is a positive experience for those involved
Providing regular reports to management as per Holstep Health Supervision Procedure and be accountable for providing a safe clinical practice.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Approved graduate degree in Occupational Therapy with post-graduate further qualifications highly regarded
Credentialed Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Registration with AHPRA
Current or previous role as a Grade 3 (or equivalent) as well as experience in clinical supervision
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to be organised and prioritise time for structured supervision sessions
Demonstrated ability to use knowledge experience and an understanding of the supervision framework to effectively support supervisees
Motivating and positive attitude
Demonstrated ability to reflect on own practice and be a valuable model to supervisees
Ability to write clear and concise reports and other correspondence
Sound understanding of Occupational Therapy code of practice standards and other essential requirements
Be familiar with the Child Safe National Standards and MARAM frameworks.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please review the attached position description. To apply either submit your application via the platform or email your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience to
Please submit the following:
- A cover letter
- Your resume (including two recent referees)
- A response to the key selection criteria (outlined in the position description)
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
