Location: Mitcham Clinic, Mitcham Square, Torrens Park, SA
Employment Type: Minimum 3 days per week, 7.5 hours per day, with flexibility to scale down during school holidays
Salary: 95,000 - 110,000 (FTE equivalent) + 12% super (based on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. We seek a clinician with NDIS, disability, and community experience who can work independently without direct supervision.

The role focuses on providing therapy-based interventions (with some reporting). We are looking for an OT who is passionate about seeing clients regularly and delivering therapy sessions.

This role includes working with and supervising allied health assistants (AHAs) and mentors, supporting them in delivering client-focused therapy programs.

This position requires a minimum of 3 days per week, 7.5 hours per day, with the flexibility to scale down hours during school holidays.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide therapy-based occupational therapy interventions for children and adults with disabilities.
- Deliver therapy sessions in clinic, home, school, and community settings.
- Implement sensory integration strategies and support clients with regulation and daily living skills.
- Apply a neuroaffirmative approach to therapy, respecting and supporting neurodivergent individuals.
- Work with clients who have experienced trauma,



using a trauma-informed approach to care.
- Supervise and support Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) and mentors, ensuring high-quality client outcomes.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and complete therapy-related reports when required.
- Work independently and manage own caseload without direct supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.

Current registration with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).

Demonstrated experience working with individuals across the lifespan, including children and adults, who have disabilities.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to effectively interact with clients, their families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Dedication to continuous professional development, staying updated with advancements in the field of Occupational Therapy.

What We Offer

Versatile working arrangements, including the option to scale down hours during school holidays.

Realistic billable hours to ensure a sustainable and manageable workload.

MacBook provided for work use.

Full administrative support to handle scheduling and administrative tasks.

A supportive, close-knit team that values work-life balance and professional development.

Opportunities for career growth.

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📌 Occupational Therapist - Ongoing Position - Time Fraction Negotiable / Fulltimepreferred (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne