Contractor Occupational Therapist for Outer North-East Melbourne

HealthcareLink Trust – North Melbourne VIC

Job Type: Contract position | Casual position

Job Description

Occupational Therapist (Contractor) | Outer North East Melbourne Outer North East Melbourne (Clinic + Community + Home-Based Work)

Flexible Contractor Role | Full-Time or Part-Time Hours Available Competitive Contractor Rates / Percentage Split

Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a flexible contractor role within a supportive multidisciplinary allied health environment, delivering meaningful outcomes for NDIS and community clients? Our client is a growing allied health service provider delivering NDIS-funded and community-based rehabilitation services across Melbourne. Their focus is on person-centred care, supporting individuals to improve independence, mobility, and participation in everyday life through evidence-based therapy.

The team operates across clinic, home, and community settings , supporting clients of all ages with a strong emphasis on functional, goal-driven intervention. About the Role As a Contractor Occupational Therapist, you will:

- Conduct functional capacity assessments and comprehensive OT reports
- Provide assistive technology assessments, recommendations, and trials
- Deliver home modifications assessments and equipment prescription
- Support clients with capacity-building interventions across daily living, cognition, and community participation
- Work with a varied caseload including NDIS participants, aged care clients,



and community referrals
- Deliver therapy in clinic, home, and community environments
- Collaborate closely with families, carers, support coordinators, and other health professionals
- Maintain high-quality clinical documentation aligned with NDIS requirements
- Work independently while being supported by a multidisciplinary clinical team

What’s on Offer?

- Flexible contractor arrangement with autonomy over caseload and schedule
- Competitive contractor rates / percentage split

- Established referral pathways and consistent client demand
- Diverse caseload across NDIS, community, and aged care
- Strong clinical and administrative support

- Clinic + community + home visit flexibility
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Ongoing professional development opportunities

Supportive, growth-focused clinical culture Essential Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

- Current AHPRA registration
- Valid Australian Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle
- National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

- Strong communication and report-writing skills
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team setting
- Commitment to client-centred, evidence-based practice

- Highly Regarded Experience in NDIS and community disability practice
- Experience with assistive technology and home modifications

- Background in paediatrics, aged care, or mixed caseloads
- Strong functional assessment and report writing experience

Why Join?

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📌 Contractor Occupational Therapist for Outer North-East Melbourne
🏢 HealthcareLink Trust
📍 Melbourne