Community Based Support (CBS) is a not-for-profit Tasmanian organisation delivering aged care and disability services. We enable people to live safely in their homes and enjoy access to the community as they wish. Our work ensures quality of life is enhanced by providing a range of support services that are tailored to meet individual needs and goals to maximise independence.

Occupational Therapist

Permanent Full time

Reporting to the Manager Support at Home, the Occupational Therapist works as part of a multidisciplinary team comprising management, Coordinators, Support Workers and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred allied health services.

The Occupational Therapist provides evidence-based assessment, intervention and clinical recommendations to support older people receiving services through the Support at Home program and other aged care initiatives. Delivering services across both clinic-based and community settings, the role focuses on promoting independence, enhancing safety and wellbeing, supporting reablement and restorative care, and enabling clients to achieve their individual goals while remaining living safely and independently in their own homes.

In addition to therapeutic responsibilities, the Occupational Therapist is expected to act as a subject matter expert by providing educational opportunities, advice and leadership, as they pertain to the provision of care to clients of Community Based Support.

Key responsibilities:

- Provide high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for clients in a professional and confidential manner,



aligning with best practice standards. This includes, but is not limited to, clinical assessments and home visits, equipment prescription, rehabilitation and occupational therapy.

- Ensure integrated service delivery and follow up, coordinating and communicating as required with other relevant internal and external providers.

- Incorporate a holistic approach to health care consistent with client, community and organisational priorities.

- Work closely with management to support regular tracking of progress in monitoring client progress and care, ensuring feedback is provided to relevant stakeholders, including supporting the implementation of change and identifying care gaps.

- Provision of care, support, education and advice to clients/carers.

- Conducting physical and cognitive assessments of clients and developing or following a treatment plan.

- Assessment of various environments, including in home and workplaces, with the view to determine solutions, adjustments and equipment to support client needs.

- Provide advice and support to CBS staff in areas relevant to Occupational Therapy service provision as required.





- Participate in quality and service improvement activities to continually improve client care including providing input into the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols related to the provision of Occupational Therapy services in a home care setting.

Why join our organisation?

- Not-for-profit organisation that actively contributes to the local community

- Ongoing training, supervision, and CPD opportunities

- A dynamic, fun team including a supportive management culture

- Salary Packaging up to $18,900 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay

- Flexible start and finish times

- Mixed case load with 3 days in the field and 2 days in the office

- Access to work vehicle

- FREE onsite parking

- Membership to the Fitness Passport program for discounted and unlimited use of gyms and pools in your area

What you bring:

- Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent

- Current registration with AHPRA

- Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration (or ability to obtain)

- A National Police Check that is no older than 3 months (or ability to obtain)

- Driver's licence

- First Aid and CPR certificate

For further information and to obtain a copy of the PD, please contact us at ***********@cbsaust.org.au

Closing date:

Monday 7th September 2026 5.00 pm. Please note that shortlisting will take place throughout the advertising period.

For more about Community Based Support, check out our website: https://www.cbsaust.org.au/

Community Based Support is an Equal Chance Employer

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