Occupational Therapist / Senior Occupational Therapist

Ready to take the next step in your OT career or craving more flexibility in your role?

Whether you're an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to combine advanced clinical work with leadership and mentoring opportunities, or you're a new graduate or clinician seeking a supportive environment to grow your skills and confidence, we'd love to hear from you.

At Lifespan Therapy Services, we're seeking both a Senior Occupational Therapist and an Occupational Therapist (new graduate to experienced) to join our growing team. We have created a workplace focused on sustainability, support and genuine work-life balance, where clinicians are empowered to deliver high-quality services while developing rewarding and long-term careers.

If you're looking for meaningful community-based work, realistic KPIs, strong clinical support and a team that genuinely values your wellbeing, you'll feel at home here.

Why Join Lifespan Therapy Services?

Lifespan Therapy Services is a mobile, community and home-based Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy service providing support across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Hunter regions. Our team is committed to delivering client-focused, evidence-based services that genuinely support individuals to achieve their goals.

With over 30 years of combined experience between our OT Directors, including working within the NDIS since its inception, we bring deep clinical expertise, strong sector knowledge and a genuine commitment to supporting both our clients and our clinicians.

Position 1: Senior Occupational Therapist

The Senior Occupational Therapist Role

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will balance advanced clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, supporting both clients and clinicians to achieve outstanding outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership

- Manage a complex and varied NDIS caseload

- Complete high-quality assessments, reports and recommendations

- Provide clinical guidance and support to team members on complex cases

- Assist with clinical decision-making and problem-solving across the team

- Contribute to maintaining high standards of evidence-based practice

Supervision & Mentoring

- Provide supervision, mentoring and support to junior Occupational Therapists and new graduates

- Assist in onboarding and developing clinicians across various stages of their careers

- Facilitate reflective practice and clinical reasoning discussions

- Support report review and quality assurance processes





Team Development & Learning

- Lead and facilitate internal learning activities, case discussions and professional development sessions

- Encourage a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement

Operational Support

- Assist with referral allocation and caseload management to ensure equitable distribution of work

- Assist with recruitment

This Role Is Perfect If You…

- Are an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to step into or further develop a leadership role

- Enjoy managing complex clinical presentations and supporting positive client outcomes

- Are passionate about mentoring and developing junior clinicians

- Thrive in collaborative and supportive team environments

- Have robust organisational and caseload management skills

- Want flexibility, autonomy and meaningful work without sacrificing work-life balance

Essential Requirements

- AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist

- Minimum 4+ years post-graduate experience (NDIS experience highly regarded)

- Strong assessment, report-writing and clinical reasoning skills

- Experience working with complex disability presentations

- Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle

- NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

- Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills

Position 2: Occupational Therapist (New Graduate to Experienced)

The Occupational Therapist Role

We are seeking Occupational Therapists ranging from recent graduates through to experienced clinicians who are passionate about delivering high-quality, community-based services and making a genuine difference in people's lives.

Support Built Into Your Career

- Structured new graduate program

- No KPIs for new graduates during the first 6 months

- All reports co-reviewed by a senior clinician

- Regular supervision and mentorship

- Clinical brainstorming and collaboration

- Ongoing support from experienced clinicians

- You'll never be left to figure things out alone

This Role Is Perfect If You…

- Feel stretched or unsupported in a high-pressure environment

- Want more flexibility and control over your workload





- Value collaboration, supervision and ongoing learning

- Enjoy community work and meaningful client relationships

- Want a workplace that genuinely prioritises wellbeing

Essential Requirements

- AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist (or eligibility for registration)

- Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle

- NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development

Lifespan Therapy Services offers:

A Workplace Designed to Prevent Burnout

Sustainable Workloads

- Manageable KPIs with transparency throughout the recruitment process

- Quality over quantity, always

- Dedicated full-time administration support

- Flexible scheduling and autonomy over your calendar

Support Built Into Your Week

- Regular supervision, mentorship and peer collaboration

- Access to experienced OT Directors for clinical support

- Clinical brainstorming and complex case discussions

- All reports co-reviewed by a senior clinician

- Structured new graduate program

- Genuine leadership support and open communication

- Opportunities to influence service direction and development

Meaningful Community-Based Work

- Work with clients in their everyday environments

- Build strong therapeutic relationships

- Make a lasting impact on clients' independence and quality of life

- Diverse clinical presentations and opportunities to develop specialist skills

- More autonomy and creativity than many traditional healthcare settings

Perks & Benefits

- Competitive salary aligned with experience and responsibilities

- Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work environment options

- Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation

- Dedicated CPD budget and paid professional development opportunities

- Wellbeing incentives

- Quarterly team development, social events and annual celebration events

- Work phone, laptop and assessment resources provided

- Fuel reimbursement for community visits using your own vehicle

Interested? Let's Chat.

Whether you're an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for leadership opportunities or a new graduate seeking the right place to launch your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to ••••@lifespantherapy.com.au.

We can't wait to meet the right person.

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