Job Description
Make a real difference across the lifespan in North Queensland
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Help adults, seniors and their families reach their potential. Work alongside a passionate multidisciplinary team delivering life-changing therapy services in one of Australia's most beautiful regions.
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We are on the lookout for a dynamic Adult Occupational Therapist to work within our Mackay Team.
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ATS is a registered NDIS provider and delivers psychological services across a range of funding streams, including Medicare, WorkCover QLD, Comcare, NIISQ, private health and as an Associated Provider for aged care. This means you'll gain broad clinical experience across diverse client groups and funding models, all within a single, well-supported practice.
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Why you'll love working at ATS
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Established and growing clinic - Join a team of 45+ professionals across North Queensland with a strong reputation built over a decade.
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Genuine multidisciplinary support - Collaborate daily with Psychologists, Speech Pathologists, PBS Practitioners and other Occupational Therapists.
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Strong professional development that's real - Structured individual clinical supervision, dedicated manager support, group training (lunch and learns with the whole team, plus discipline-specific monthly meetings), an individual professional development allowance.
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Work-life balance - Flexible working arrangements to meet your needs.
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Meaningful caseload - Primarily NDIS clients, with strong Medicare (Better Access) and aged care work, and a focus on quality. Occupational Therapist with hybrid interests (paediatrics) are encouraged to apply. We also support clients across a range of funding streams including WorkCover, NIISQ and private health.
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About the role
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As an Occupational Therapist in our Mackay clinic, you'll deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy services to adults, seniors and their families, carers and support networks. You'll work in-clinic, in the community and via telehealth, depending on client needs.
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Your day-to-day will include:
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Conducting comprehensive occupational therapy assessments (for example functional capacity assessments, home and living assessments, home modifications and assistive technology)
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Developing individualised therapy plans,



goals and evidence-based intervention strategies in collaboration with support networks
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Delivering evidence-based occupational therapy intervention across clinic, home, school, community and telehealth settings
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Writing clear, timely reports within company timeframes
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Collaborating with carers, families, support workers, educators and other health professionals to achieve the best outcomes for each person
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Contributing to the development of specialist resources, training and information programs for families and support agencies
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Maintaining accurate client records and documentation in line with NDIS Practice Standards, AHPRA requirements and company procedures
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At least 70% of your calendar time will be dedicated to client-facing, billable service delivery.
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About us
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At Allied Therapeutic Services (ATS), we're passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred allied health services throughout North Queensland, with established clinics in Ayr, Cairns, Mackay and Townsville. Our mission is to bring life-changing, evidence-based support to regional and remote communities.
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Our multidisciplinary team delivers a broad range of allied health services, including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Speech Pathology. We work collaboratively to support individuals in building on their strengths, fostering resilience and achieving meaningful outcomes.
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At ATS, your expertise doesn't just make a difference, it leads the way forward. If you're ready to stand out and be core to the development and future of our team across North QLD, this is your prospect.
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Join ATS, a dynamic, values-led organisation with a strong reputation for delivering tailored, high-quality allied health services. Be part of something meaningful, right where it matters most.
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Our values
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Excellence - In how we apply our skills and the quality we deliver.
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Passion - For our clients and everything healthcare related.
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Integrity - A strong moral and ethical approach to everything we do.
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Collaboration - No one has 100% of the answer, 100% of the time. We work together.
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What you'll bring
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Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy from a recognised university
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Current AHPRA general registration as an Occupational Therapist
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Current Yellow Card (Disability Worker Screening) or willingness to obtain
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Current Blue Card (Working with Children) or willingness to obtain
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Current and unrestricted driver's licence and own vehicle
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
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Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
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A genuine passion for working with adults, and seniors
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Commercially aware approach, understanding the importance of financial viability in a private practice setting
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Experience working within the NDIS and/or Aged Care
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Familiarity with common occupational therapy assessment tools
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Experience delivering services via face-to face and telehealth and in regional or remote communities
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What we offer
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A supportive, values-driven team that genuinely cares about clinician wellbeing and team culture
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Structured clinical supervision and professional development pathways, including access to board-approved supervisors for provisional psychologists and registrars
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A well-established client base with strong referral networks in the Mackay region
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Adaptable work arrangements, including a 9 day fortnight
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A welcoming, private clinic environment with quality resources and assessment tools
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Location: Mackay, QLD. This is primarily an in office role with telehealth delivery as part of the mix.
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Hours: Full time (part-time, 3 or 4 days, also considered).
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Travel: Occasional travel within the Mackay region to deliver community-based services. There are potential opportunities for outreach where interested.
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Allied Therapeutic Services is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all backgrounds.
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📌 Occupational Therapist - Adult Caseload (North Mackay)
🏢 Allied Therapeutic Services
📍 North Mackay