Occupational Therapist - Community-based Neuro-affirming OT
Community-Based | Prospect, Mawson Lakes, and Morphetville
Part-Time or Full-Time | Roles for Early Career & Senior OTs
About Us
At Meaningful Activities, we're a values-led occupational therapy practice supporting neurodivergent individuals and those with psychosocial disabilities, brain injuries, and neurological conditions.
We deliver strengths-based, neuroaffirming therapy that improves quality of life and builds real-world capability across the lifespan.
We're a small but growing team based out of Little City Coworking in Prospect, offering mobile/hybrid services across Adelaide.
We deeply value collaboration, clinical excellence, and supporting our team to grow both personally and professionally.
The Role
We're looking for passionate Occupational Therapists—whether you're early in your career or ready to step into a senior role.
You'll work across the lifespan supporting children, teens, and/or adults through therapy that's person-centred, neurodiversity-affirming, and grounded in real-world impact.
Current AHPRA registration is required at the time of application.
Candidates must be Australian citizens or permanent residents.
This role is perfect for someone who wants to:
Work in a team that values growth, collaboration, being proactive, and innovative.
Deliver meaningful therapy that helps people thrive in their everyday lives
Collaborate with AHAs, mentors, and other therapists to enrich service delivery
Co-design groups and services that fill gaps in the community
Support or be supported through structured mentoring and supervision
Help shape (or contribute to) a culture that's inclusive, purposeful, and people-first
? Key Responsibilities – Senior Occupational Therapist
As a Senior OT at Meaningful Activities, you will take a leadership role in clinical service delivery, mentoring, and innovation.
You will model excellence in neuroaffirming practice and play a key role in shaping how we grow and support our team and community.
A minimum of 1-2 years of occupational therapy experience is required for the Senior OT position.
You will be expected to:
Independently manage a complex, diverse caseload across lifespan, with high clinical reasoning and minimal supervision
Conduct Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs), complex assessments, and goal-directed therapy with a robust focus on capacity building, participation, and community engagement




Provide clinical supervision, coaching and informal mentoring to early-career OTs, OT students, AHAs, and support mentors
Co-lead group program design, service development projects, or process improvements in response to emerging community needs
Act as a resource for neuroaffirming practices, sharing current research and contributing to team discussions and development
Liaise with key stakeholders (families, support coordinators, educators, allied health professionals) to ensure collaborative and holistic care
Ensure accurate documentation, timely reporting, and monitor outcomes against clinical KPIs and NDIS guidelines
NDIS experience or willingness to undertake training is required.
Champion a feedback-informed approach, leading or contributing to quality improvement initiatives that align with our values and goals
? Key Responsibilities – Early Career Occupational Therapist
As an Early Career OT, you will be supported to build confidence in clinical practice, gradually increase complexity in your caseload, and contribute meaningfully to service delivery while continuing to grow your professional identity.
Candidates with up to 3 years of experience are considered appropriate for the Early Career OT position.
You will be supported to:
Manage a manageable caseload that supports skill development while maintaining quality service delivery
Conduct assessments and implement therapy plans with guidance from your supervisor, focusing on building therapeutic relationships and supporting clients' participation in daily life
Collaborate with families and support networks, building your confidence in working within client-centred, community-based environments
Work alongside and learn from AHAs, mentors, and experienced OTs, and begin to contribute ideas to team discussions and planning
Engage in regular supervision and professional development, with protected time to reflect, ask questions, and grow at your pace
Develop strong habits in documentation and goal tracking, with templates, support, and feedback to build confidence




Take part in group facilitation or co-facilitation opportunities, as well as optional involvement in pilot projects and creative service ideas
Begin contributing to the development of your clinical niche, supported by team leaders who want to see you thrive
Why Join Meaningful Activities?
Tailored Caseloads
Choose your preferred client mix whether you want to work with children, teens, adults, or across the lifespan.
We support you to focus on the areas you're most passionate about, whether that's neurodivergent teens navigating transitions, adults developing life skills, or early intervention for children.
You'll have the flexibility to shape your caseload in alignment with your clinical strengths and interests.
Community-Based, Neuroaffirming Practice
We deliver therapy where it matters most: at home, school, work, or in the community.
Our model is neurodiversity-affirming and rooted in real-world impact.
We focus on building genuine relationships and fostering functional, meaningful engagement in everyday life.
Whether you're running a session in a park, at a kitchen table, or at a social group, you're creating change that sticks.
We also offer clinic-based therapy as we have our own clinics in Morphetville and Mawson Lakes
Professional Growth & Support
You'll receive regular 1:1 supervision, peer support, and opportunities to mentor or be mentored.
We're committed to your long-term development and offer a clear pathway to grow into senior, leadership, clinical supervisor/educator roles or business development roles.
You'll be supported to lead projects, contribute to service design, or co-create group programs based on your passions.
Benefits & Resources
Competitive salary tailored to your experience and career stage
Annual PD allowance + paid PD leave
Tools of the trade: laptop, mobile phone allowance, mileage reimbursement
Collaborative and inclusive team culture
Access to AHAs and mentors to support your clinical delivery
Option to work out of our shared office at Little City Coworking in Prospect
Flexible Working Arrangements
We genuinely care about work–life balance.
You can work from home, in the community, or at our office.
Whatever suits your rhythm.
We'll help you set up a schedule that supports your wellbeing and goals, whether that's working school hours, four days a week, or building toward full-time with confidence.

📌 Occupational Therapist (Adelaide)
🏢 Meaningful Activities
📍 Adelaide