Permanent Full Time Opportunity based in Cairns
Transdisciplinary role in a person-centred organisation
$106,983 + Super with Salary Packaging up to $15.9k
Make a real difference in a flexible, supportive community role!
If you're an Occupational Therapist and are interested in developing skills in low vision, we would love to hear from you. We offer comprehensive training and support to help you grow in this area.
Vision Australia is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our Cairns team in a permanent full-time role.
In this transdisciplinary, person-centred position, you'll support adults who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose—working across clinic, home, and community settings.
About The Role
As an Occupational Therapist with Vision Australia, you will:
Conduct assessments and deliver interventions to support independence in daily living
Facilitate individual and group programs aligned with client goals
Recommend assistive technology and environmental modifications
Maintain accurate records and contribute to ongoing career development
View the Position Description for this role
What We're Looking For
Degree in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration
Strong communication skills, empathy, and adaptability
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Passion for empowering people to achieve independence




Why Join Vision Australia?
A genuinely supportive and fun Cairns team culture
Ongoing mentoring and professional development
Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options
Additional leave via purchase leave and accrued day off schemes
Health, wellbeing and recognition programs
Tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900 to boost your take-home pay Find out more about Salary Packaging
Contact
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Saranne Maule.
About Vision Australia
Vision Australia is a leading national provider of services supporting people who are blind or have low vision. We help more than 32,000 clients across Australia to live the life they choose.
Ready to make a difference?
Please note PDF documents are not accepted for accessibility reasons. If you require any support or considerations with the application process, please reach out to People and Culture or the above hiring manager.
For more information about working at Vision Australia, please visit our Careers page.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive culture, and value diversity and all abilities. We highly encourage applications from candidates who are blind or have low vision and from those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
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📌 Occupational Therapist (Queensland)
🏢 Vision Australia
📍 Queensland