Job Description

Australian Health & Therapy Group – Wollongong NSW

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At Avina, we believe great therapy starts with supported clinicians.
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Based in beautiful Wollongong, this opportunity is ideal for an experienced Occupational Therapist who enjoys working with adults presenting with complex needs, mentoring others and collaborating within a highly experienced multidisciplinary team.

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If you're looking for somewhere you can make a genuine impact while enjoying the lifestyle the South Coast has to offer, we'd love to hear from you.

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Why Join the Wollongong Team?

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The Wollongong team is one of Avina's most established and connected multidisciplinary teams.
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You'll join a team made up of experienced Behaviour Support Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists and Social Workers who work closely together to achieve the best outcomes for participants.
n Several members of the team are Clinical Supervisors, creating an environment where mentoring, collaboration and continuous learning are simply part of everyday practice.

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Whether it's discussing a complex case over coffee, asking for a second opinion, or celebrating team successes together, you'll be surrounded by clinicians who genuinely support one another.

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More Than Just a Great Team

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Our Wollongong office is perfectly positioned just minutes from the beach, cafés, restaurants and Wollongong Central.
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- Team lunches
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- Coffee catch-ups
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- Axe throwing
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- Go-karting
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- Dinner and social evenings
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At Avina, we believe great therapy starts with supported clinicians.
n We're not just looking for another Occupational Therapist, we're looking for someone who wants to be part of a genuinely collaborative team where your experience is valued, your clinical judgement is trusted, and your career can continue to grow.

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Based in beautiful Wollongong, this opportunity is ideal for an experienced Occupational Therapist who enjoys working with adults presenting with complex needs, mentoring others and collaborating within a highly experienced multidisciplinary team.

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If you're looking for somewhere you can make a genuine impact while enjoying the lifestyle the South Coast has to offer, we'd love to hear from you.

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Why Join the Wollongong Team?

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The Wollongong team is one of Avina's most established and connected multidisciplinary teams.
n Many of our clinicians have worked together for over four years, creating a stable, welcoming and collaborative environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

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You'll join a team made up of experienced Behaviour Support Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists and Social Workers who work closely together to achieve the best outcomes for participants.
n Several members of the team are Clinical Supervisors, creating an environment where mentoring, collaboration and continuous learning are simply part of everyday practice.

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Whether it's discussing a complex case over coffee, asking for a second opinion, or celebrating team successes together, you'll be surrounded by clinicians who genuinely support one another.

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More Than Just a Great Team

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Our Wollongong office is perfectly positioned just minutes from the beach, cafés, restaurants and Wollongong Central.
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- Team lunches
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- Coffee catch-ups
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- Escape rooms
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- Axe throwing
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- Go-karting
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- Dinner and social evenings
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The Opportunity

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This Senior Occupational Therapist role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse adult caseload supporting people living with:

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- Psychosocial disability
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- Mental health presentations
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- Neurological conditions
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- Physical disability
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- Complex functional support needs
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You'll complete comprehensive functional assessments, develop evidence-informed intervention plans and work alongside experienced Speech Pathologists, Behaviour Support Practitioners and Psychologists to deliver holistic, participant-centred care.
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What Your Week Could Look Like

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No two days are the same.
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- Completing Functional Capacity Assessments
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- Supporting participants with complex psychosocial presentations
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- Conducting home and community visits
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- Collaborating with Behaviour Support Practitioners and Psychologists on shared participants
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- Providing mentoring or informal supervision to junior clinicians
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- Participating in peer supervision and multidisciplinary case discussions
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- Working from our modern Wollongong office or remotely depending on your schedule
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You'll have the autonomy to manage your own diary while always having experienced colleagues available when needed.

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What You'll Bring

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We're looking for someone who enjoys both clinical excellence and collaboration.
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- Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
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- Experience working within disability, community health or NDIS settings
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- Confidence managing complex adult caseloads
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- Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and report writing skills
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- Experience completing Functional Capacity Assessments (desirable)
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- Passion for mentoring and supporting other clinicians
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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- Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle
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- NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
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Why Experienced Clinicians Choose Avina

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We know experienced clinicians aren't just looking for another job.
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- Genuine clinical autonomy
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- Experienced multidisciplinary colleagues
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- Structured clinical supervision and peer supervision
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- Opportunities to mentor early career clinicians
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- Professional development and ongoing learning
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- Career pathways into supervision and leadership roles
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- Flexible working arrangements
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- Hybrid work options
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- Modern systems and clinical resources
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- A supportive leadership team that values quality clinical practice
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Our Culture

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We're proud of the culture we've built.
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- Neuro-affirming
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- Person-centred
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- Curious
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- Collaborative
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- Respectful
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- Progressive
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- Passionate about delivering meaningful outcomes
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We're big enough to offer genuine career opportunities, but local enough that you'll know the people you work with every day.

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About Avina

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At Avina, we're a national allied health and behaviour support organisation supporting communities across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia.

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With more than 400 clinicians nationally, we provide Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Dietetics and Behaviour Support services across community, clinic and telehealth settings.

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Everything we do is guided by our values:
n Progressive | Curious | Respectful | Collaborative | Informed | Purposeful

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Ready for Your Next Chapter?

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If you're looking for a role where you'll be trusted, supported and surrounded by experienced clinicians who genuinely enjoy working together, we'd love to hear from you.

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Join a team where collaboration isn't just something we talk about—it's how we work every day.

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📌 Senior Occupational Therapist (Wollongong)
🏢 Australian Health & Therapy Group
📍 Wollongong