Occupational Therapist – Community Aged Care & Disability
$100,000–$110,000 + super (pro rata) | Permanent part-time – 20 hours/week | Flexible work
Location:
Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Hunter Region and Tea Gardens
Employment type:
Permanent part-time – 20 hours per week
Flow Healthcare is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our growing community team in a permanent part-time position, working 20 hours per week.
Your role will involve supporting older adults to live safely and independently in their homes, as well as supporting adults living with disability through the NDIS.
This is a rewarding opportunity suited to an OT who is reliable, practical and enjoys providing high-quality clinical work in a supportive environment. The role is structured to provide appropriate paid time for client visits, travel, documentation, report writing, liaison and other non-face-to-face clinical work.
About the role
Permanent part-time – 20 hours per week
Flexible arrangement of the 20 hours across the working week
Consistent weekly hours and caseload
Manageable community caseload with realistic productivity expectations
Paid time for travel, documentation, report writing and clinical liaison
Community-based work supporting older adults accessing the Support at Home program and adult NDIS participants
Work locations include clients' homes, residential aged care facilities (RACF) and community settings
Flow Healthcare is a fully mobile healthcare service, with documentation and non-face-to-face tasks completed remotely/from home
Consistent referral flow and scheduling support
Structured face-to-face induction, shadowing and ongoing clinical support
What you'll be doing
Provide in-home OT services to Support at Home clients with diverse health needs
Provide community-based OT services to NDIS participants




Conduct assessments and implement goal-directed, evidence-based interventions
Complete functional assessments and reports
Prescribe equipment including wheelchairs, assistive aids and minor home modifications
Provide falls and pressure injury prevention, education and interventions
Provide manual handling assessments, education and intervention
Prepare clear, timely and clinically sound reports
Collaborate with clients, care managers, support coordinators, health professionals and other stakeholders
Complete documentation and administrative tasks within expected timeframes
Work in line with skilled standards, organisational processes and relevant NDIS and aged care requirements
Communicate effectively with clients, families, staff and other health professionals
What we're looking for
Degree in Occupational Therapy
Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist with no restrictions
Minimum 2 years' experience in community-based occupational therapy practice
Experience and competence completing functional assessments and reports, including initial assessments, falls assessments, functional capacity assessments and assistive technology assessments
Ability to work independently within established clinical and operational expectations
Strong clinical reasoning and practical problem-solving skills
Strong communication, organisation and time management skills




Valid Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
Current Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain
Current First Aid and CPR
Willingness to obtain annual influenza vaccination
Full working rights in Australia
What we offer
$100,000–$110,000 + superannuation (pro rata), depending on experience
Permanent part-time – 20 hours per week
Flexible arrangement of working hours
Manageable caseload with realistic productivity expectations
Paid travel, documentation, report writing and non-face-to-face clinical time
Work-from-home flexibility for documentation and administrative tasks
Ongoing professional development support tailored to your learning goals, with an annual CPD allowance
Clinical supervision from a senior Occupational Therapist
Structured induction and shadowing with our lead OT
Calendar and scheduling support
Laptop, smartphone and tools required to do the job
Employer-provided professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Professional, collaborative environment with support to help you deliver high-quality clinical work
About Flow Healthcare
Flow Healthcare is a Newcastle-based mobile healthcare service providing Occupational Therapy and Registered Nursing services across our community.
Our mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate and professional disability and aged care services that empower and enable our clients to live their best lives.
Ready to apply?
Apply with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience as an Occupational Therapist. Please let us know if you have any particular areas of practice you are passionate about or keen to develop further.
If you have any questions about the role, please email
••••@flowhealthcare.com.au
or call
us on
(02) •••• •663

📌 Occupational Therapist (Newcastle)
🏢 Flow Healthcare
📍 Newcastle