Occupational Therapist (Contractor) | Flexible Community & Clinic Role

Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a real impact across diverse client groups?

Our client is a growing allied health organisation dedicated to supporting individuals to achieve greater independence, wellbeing, and participation in everyday life. They are now seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist Contractor to join their supportive and team-oriented team.

This is a flexible contractor opportunity where you can work across NDIS, Medicare, aged care, and private clients, delivering meaningful, client-centred care across the lifespan.

About the Role

As a Contractor Occupational Therapist, you will:

- Conduct comprehensive functional, sensory, psychosocial, and environmental assessments
- Develop goal-directed, culturally responsive care plans with clients and families
- Deliver trauma-informed, occupation-based interventions focused on independence and empowerment
- Support clients with self-care, community participation, mobility, and daily living goals
- Work with clients across physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial presentations
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary and community teams for holistic care delivery
- Use evidence-based tools to monitor outcomes and support continuous improvement
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and best practice service delivery
- Manage your own flexible caseload with support from a collaborative team

✨ Why You’ll Love This Role




- Flexible contractor arrangement with autonomy over your schedule
- Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
- Strong peer support and regular supervision available
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Access to reflective practice and ongoing learning
- Diverse caseload across lifespan (NDIS, Medicare, aged care, private clients)
- Opportunity to innovate and contribute to service development
- Flexible FTE arrangements (0.6–1.0 FTE negotiable based on experience)

What You’ll Bring

Qualifications

- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Current AHPRA registration

Experience

- Post-graduate experience in community, disability, private practice, or trauma-informed settings preferred
- Strong clinical reasoning and assessment/intervention planning skills
- Experience working within NDIS frameworks and documentation standards
- Confident working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team

Additional Requirements

- National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Working With Children Check (Victoria)
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle

About You

You are a self-driven and motivated Occupational Therapist who values flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful client outcomes. You enjoy working both independently and collaboratively, and you are committed to evidence-based, client-centred practice.

If you're looking for a contractor role that offers freedom, support, and the chance to truly make a difference—we’d love to hear from you.

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