- Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments in clients’ homes, schools, workplaces and community settings.
- Develop individualised, goal-focused therapy plans based on client needs and priorities.
- Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to improve independence, participation and quality of life.
- Assess functional capacity across activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), mobility, cognition, sensory processing and community participation.
- Prescribe and recommend assistive technology and equipment where clinically appropriate.
- Complete home environment assessments and provide recommendations for home modifications.
- Support clients with upper limb rehabilitation, fine motor skills, sensory regulation, cognitive strategies and functional independence.
- Provide falls prevention strategies and environmental risk assessments.
- Educate clients, families and carers to maximise therapy outcomes and independence.
- Monitor progress and review intervention plans to ensure goals remain relevant and achievable.
Key Responsibilities
About the Role
As a community-based Occupational Therapist, you will:
- Provide occupational therapy services in clients’ homes and community settings
- Work with participants under NDIS and private clients
- Deliver goal-oriented, evidence-based interventions
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team
- Collaborate with families, carers, and other allied health professionals
- Maintain high-quality clinical documentation and reports
Skill & Experience
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Occupational Therapist
- Full AHPRA registration, OR Eligibility for limited registration in Australia
- Driver’s licence and reliable vehicle (or willingness to obtain one upon arrival)
- Current Police Check
- Current Working With Children Check
- Strong clinical reasoning and evidence-based occupational therapy practice
- Confidence managing a mobile caseload independently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Solid time management and organisational ability
- Strong willingness to learn and adapt to Australian clinical standards
- Ability to work independently with appropriate support
For Overseas Candidates
We provide:
- Structured supervision for limited registration
- Support transitioning into the Australian healthcare system
- Guidance on registration and compliance requirements
- A stable environment to build your long-term career