Occupational Therapist (New South Wales)

Occupational Therapist (New South Wales)

31 Aug
|
Avina
|
New South Wales

31 Aug

Avina

New South Wales

Enjoy the best of both - a Penrith clinic base plus varied caseload
Flexible working with structured supervision, clinical support and Team
Open to graduates through to experienced OTs, with PD and career development
Enjoy the best of both - a Penrith clinic base plus varied caseload
Flexible working with structured supervision, clinical support and Team
Open to graduates through to experienced OTs, with PD and career development
At Avina, we're a national allied health and behaviour support organisation supporting communities across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia.
With a team of 400+ clinicians, we're passionate about delivering meaningful, person-centred services that support people to build independence, confidence and quality of life.
We work across the lifespan delivering Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Dietetics and Positive Behaviour Support through community, clinic and telehealth settings.
Our values guide how we work every day:
Progressive | Curious | Respectful | Collaborative | Informed | Purposeful
About the Role
We're looking for an
Occupational Therapist to join our established multidisciplinary team in Penrith
, working across a flexible mix of
clinic, community and home-based therapy
throughout Western Sydney, Nepean, Hawkesbury and the Blue Mountains.
You'll work across the lifespan with a varied caseload shaped around participant needs and your clinical interests.
The team has experience across
Functional Capacity Assessments, assistive technology and equipment prescription, sensory and mobility assessments, falls prevention, and fine and gross motor development
.
It's a great option for an OT who enjoys community practice but also wants a




local clinic base and a genuinely connected MDT around them
.
We welcome:
New graduates
looking for structured support and a staged introduction to their caseload
Early career OTs
wanting to broaden their skills and learn from experienced clinicians
Experienced OTs
looking for variety, autonomy and opportunities to develop their clinical interests
Meet Your Penrith Team
One of the real strengths of this role is the team you'll be joining.
The Penrith team brings together
OTs, Speech Pathologists, Behaviour Support Practitioners, Psychology and Physiotherapy
, with plenty of opportunity for genuine multidisciplinary work.
The team describes itself as
supportive, collaborative and purpose-driven
, with plenty of humour along the way.
There are fortnightly team meetings, regular team lunches and activities, and discipline-specific Communities of Practice.
Many team members have also been with the organisation for
three years or longer
.
What You'll Be Doing
Deliver strengths-based, person-centred Occupational Therapy across
clinic and community settings
Work with participants across the lifespan and a broad range of presentations
Complete assessments, intervention planning and ongoing therapy
Support participants to build independence and achieve meaningful everyday goals
Work collaboratively with families, carers and other stakeholders




Collaborate with your local multidisciplinary team
Manage your caseload with flexibility across clinic, community and telehealth
Participate in supervision, peer learning and professional development
What We Offer
Penrith clinic base combined with versatile community work
A diverse caseload with opportunities to develop different areas of OT practice
Monthly clinical and line supervision
, with more frequent clinical supervision for graduates and newer-career clinicians
Discipline-specific
Communities of Practice
Opportunities for
shadowing, senior mentoring, complex caseloads and special projects
A staged caseload build for new clinicians
Flexible working across home, office and community
A well-established MDT with genuine opportunities to collaborate
Career development and ongoing career progression
A team that works hard, celebrates success and genuinely supports each other
What You'll Bring
Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy
Current AHPRA registration, or eligibility if graduating
NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain
Driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle for community appointments
Strong communication and organisational skills
A curious, collaborative and person-centred approach
At Avina, you'll have the
variety and flexibility of community OT without working in isolation
.
You'll have a Penrith base, an established multidisciplinary team around you and opportunities to keep learning, sharing knowledge and developing your clinical interests.
Whether you're starting your OT career or looking for your next step, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Occupational Therapist (New South Wales)
🏢 Avina
📍 New South Wales

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