Flexible Community-Based OT Work | NDIS & Aged Care

The Care Team Network is seeking Occupational Therapists to join our growing allied health network as subcontractors.

We support clients across NDIS, aged care and private services, with a focus on practical, client-centred care, high-quality reporting, and supportive collaboration between practitioners and admin.

This role would suit an OT who enjoys working independently but still wants access to referrals, templates, admin support, supervision options and a responsive team.

About the role

You will provide community-based occupational therapy services, which may include:

- Functional Capacity Assessments
- Assistive Technology assessments and recommendations
- Home modification assessments
- Equipment trials
- Aged care assessments
- Ongoing therapy/intervention sessions
- Progress reports and recommendation letters
- Stakeholder communication with families, support coordinators, providers and other professionals

You can choose referrals based on your availability, location, experience and clinical scope.

Why join The Care Team Network?

- Fortnightly pay — invoices paid within 14 days of submission, regardless of participant or provider payment delays
- No forced minimum caseload or KPIs — take on as much or as little work as suits your availability
- Flexible working hours — choose your own schedule and preferred service areas
- Competitive contractor rates — $90–$120 per hour, based on experience and clinical scope
- Paid travel where claimable — eligible travel time and kilometres are paid directly to the practitioner
- CPR and First Aid renewal support — annual CPR and three-yearly First Aid renewal covered for active practitioners
- OT supervision support available for early-career occupational therapists
- Ready-to-use templates for FCA reports, AT requests, home modification letters,



progress notes and aged care recommendations
- Fast admin response times — responsive admin and clinical support when you need help with referrals, funding questions or report pathways
- Run by people who understand allied health, aged care and NDIS practice

What we’re looking for

We are looking for OTs who are:

- Professional, reliable and organised
- Confident working independently in the community
- Client-centred and respectful
- Skilled in clear documentation and report writing
- Comfortable communicating with families, support coordinators, providers and other stakeholders
- Able to complete case notes and reports in a timely manner
- Interested in delivering practical, goal-focused support to clients in their everyday environments

Requirements

Applicants must have:

- Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
- ABN
- Skilled indemnity and public liability insurance
- National Police Check
- Working With Children Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Appropriate car insurance
- Experience with NDIS and/or aged care preferred

Location

Community-based role across Melbourne and surrounding areas.

Applicants can nominate their preferred service areas.

How to apply

Please apply with your resume and a short note outlining:

- Preferred service areas
- Availability
- Areas of interest, such as FCA, AT, home modifications, aged care or ongoing therapy

We’d love to hear from OTs who want flexible, well-supported subcontractor work while maintaining independence and professional autonomy.

Pay: $90.00 – $120.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Experience:

- Occupational Therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- AHPRA registration (Required)
- Full Driver Licence (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Melbourne VIC

📌 Occupational Therapist – Subcontractor Role (Melbourne)
🏢 The Care Team Network
📍 Melbourne