Location – travel around Central Coast (Northern end)

Full Time or Part Time (min 3 days, flexible on days and hours)

Pay rate – up to $57 per hour (based on experience) + up to $18,550 tax free +superannuation

Sponsorship available for candidates with AHPRA seeking PR

Autonomous and rewarding role in a very supportive team Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have been caring for people for more than 30 years and have grown to employ over 6,000 caring employees. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

At Catholic

Healthcare we prioritise developing meaningful relationships with our clients. We want our clients and families feeling they are seen, heard and known.

This is a unique opportunity for an Occupational Therapist looking for a varied and autonomous role in Community Aged Care on a Full-time or Part time permanent basis.

Your role will include visiting clients in their homes, providing comprehensive Occupational Therapy (OT) assessments and interventions that promote health, wellness and independence whilst supporting them to continue living safely in the community.

Day to day this role looks like: Conduct comprehensive OT assessments for clients, including those with multiple and complex needs.

Provide specific OT services and programs, including home assessments and advice on activities of daily living with recommendations involving home modifications, equipment prescription, care planning and education

Facilitate and assist in development of a range of community based Health and Wellness programs and groups

Involve clients and carers in developing care plans that are person centred and reablement focused.

Provide support,



education and direction to community workers and staff to assist them to best support our clients

Submit individual applications for home modifications and equipment in accordance with program guidelines

Work collaboratively with the wider allied health team, including nurses, physiotherapists, fitness instructors and allied health assistants

Face to face clinical work and minimum travel time between clients with time allocated for administration and reporting

Ongoing liaison with external agencies and suppliers to arrange services and products required by the clients in accordance with policies and procedures To be successful in this role you’ll need: Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy with post graduate experience

Current AHPRA registration

Commitment and enthusiastic approach towards working with the clients, families, carers and advocates.

Experience in equipment prescription, pressure care, home modifications and falls prevention for older adults

Industry knowledge of local and international wellness and reablement models of care

Experience working in a community setting and demonstrated knowledge of the aged and disability service system in the community health sector - desirable but not essential

Current Drivers Licence and registered and insured motor vehicle

Willingness to apply for a Police Check What we can offer you: Paid travel time & KM’s reimbursed ($1.11 per km)

Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax

Access to professional development and clinical support (up to $2,000 CPD allowance per year)

Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits

Paid Parental leave Long Service leave after 5 years

40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds

📌 Occupational Therapist - Home and Community Care (Tuggerah)
🏢 Catholic Healthcare
📍 Tuggerah