About the job

Join The Rehabilitation Specialists: Make a Meaningful Impact

The Rehabilitation Specialists offers a clinically focused, flexible alternative to large corporate providers. Our Occupational Therapists work across both NDIS and workplace rehabilitation, allowing for more meaningful, varied, and person-centred practice. With lower administrative burden, genuine flexibility, and the opportunity to shape a growing service, we prioritise clinician autonomy, professional development, and sustainable workloads.

This role offers a unique blend of NDIS work and workplace rehabilitation, supporting clients to build capacity, regain independence, and participate in everyday life and employment.

About the Role

You will deliver evidence-informed Occupational Therapy services across a diverse adult caseload, including:

- NDIS participants with physical, psychosocial, neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions
- Individuals recovering from injury within workplace rehabilitation, life insurance, CTP and other insurance frameworks
- Clients requiring functional, environmental, and vocational assessment
- The role involves autonomous practice within a supportive, collaborative team, with access to structured supervision, clinical leadership and ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct comprehensive functional assessments, including ADL/IADL performance, environmental needs, and capacity evaluations
- Develop and implement individualised intervention plans aligned with participant goals and funding frameworks (NDIS, workplace schemes, private health insurance)
- Complete high-quality clinical documentation and reports (e.g., FCA, progress reports, return-to-work planning)
- Deliver capacity-building interventions using a strengths-based, neuroaffirming, and person-centred approach (e.g., therapy programs)
- Provide assistive technology prescription and minor environmental modification recommendations
- Collaborate with stakeholders including support coordinators, employers, insurers,



and multidisciplinary teams
- Support return-to-work planning, graded duties, and vocational rehabilitation strategies
- Maintain compliance with NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission and relevant legislative requirements

About You

You are a thoughtful, adaptable clinician who values both clinical rigour and genuine human connection. You bring:

- Minimum 1 years’ Occupational Therapy experience (NDIS)
- Robust skills in functional assessment, clinical reasoning, and report writing
- Experience or interest in vocational rehabilitation / return-to-work services
- A commitment to person-centred, strengths-based, and neuroaffirming practice
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Essential Requirements:

- AHPRA registration (Occupational Therapist)
- Current driver’s licence
- Eligibility to work in Australia
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)

Why Join The Rehabilitation Specialists?

- Innovative & Diverse Practice - Work across NDIS and workplace rehabilitation with a varied and meaningful caseload.
- Professional Growth & Career Progression - Access ongoing supervision, professional development, and opportunities to grow into senior or specialised roles.
- Flexible Work & Work-Life Balance - Flexible scheduling options to support sustainable clinical practice.
- Supportive Team Culture - Join a collaborative, down-to-earth team where clinicians are valued and supported.
- Practical Supports - Access to pool cars for community visits and streamlined systems to reduce administrative burden.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary + performance incentives (aligned with experience)
- Structured onboarding and supervision
- Professional development allowance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Supportive leadership with clinical expertise
- Opportunity to shape your caseload and areas of interest

Apply Now

If you’re looking to take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career and want to be part of a team focused on meaningful, real-world outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

📌 Occupational Therapist (Adult NDIS & Workplace Rehabilitation) (Canberra)
🏢 The Rehabilitation Specialists
📍 Canberra