Occupational Therapist - Aged Care and NDIS
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory ****, Australia
Full time Permanent 1-2 Years
Posted 05 Sep ****
Description
At Home Together is growing, and we are looking for an experienced, practical and compassionate
Occupational Therapist
to join our team.
This is a varied community-based role supporting both
older Australians receiving Support at Home services and NDIS participants
across
Melbourne, Canberra and Queanbeyan
.
The successful applicant can be based in either
Melbourne or Canberra
. You will primarily support clients in your local area, while also assisting clients in the other region via telehealth and occasional planned interstate travel where face-to-face assessments, equipment trials or home modification visits are required.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working directly with clients in their homes, completing meaningful assessments and helping people remain safe, independent and confident in their everyday lives.
The role will primarily focus on Occupational Therapy, with a smaller component of client coordination.
About the Role
Your responsibilities will include:
Completing in-home Occupational Therapy assessments
Functional and environmental assessments
Assistive Technology assessments and recommendations
Coordinating and attending equipment trials with suppliers
Recommending modifications such as grab rails, ramps, bathroom modifications and accessibility solutions
Preparing transparent clinical reports and supporting documentation
Preparing recommendations for aged care Assistive Technology and Home Modifications funding
Completing NDIS-related OT assessments and reports within your scope of practice
Liaising with equipment suppliers, builders, tradespeople and other allied health professionals
Following equipment and home modification requests through from assessment to implementation
Reviewing equipment suitability after delivery where required
Completing telehealth assessments where clinically appropriate
Supporting clients across Melbourne, Canberra and Queanbeyan
Occasionally travelling interstate for planned assessment days
Working closely with At Home Together's care coordination, support coordination and operations teams
Maintaining accurate clinical notes, reports and documentation
Supporting a small number of client coordination matters where required
This is primarily an
Occupational Therapy position
, not a care coordination role.
The majority of your workload will involve clinical OT work, with a smaller component involving client coordination and broader client support.
This may include:
Reviewing client needs
Coordinating servicesFollowing up equipment and home modification requests




Communicating with clients, families and representatives
Liaising with care partners, support coordinators and plan managers
Assisting with care planning
Supporting clients to navigate services
Ensuring recommendations are followed through from assessment to implementation
We are particularly interested in someone who enjoys having ownership of the client journey rather than simply completing an assessment and handing over a report.
Location & Travel
The successful applicant can be based in either:
You will primarily support clients in your local region.
You may also support clients in the other region via
telehealth
, where clinically appropriate.
From time to time, you may be required to travel between Melbourne and Canberra for planned face-to-face assessments, equipment trials or home modification visits.
Where interstate travel is required, At Home Together will aim to coordinate multiple appointments together to make the trip efficient.
A company vehicle will be available for work-related client visits.
Approved interstate travel costs will also be covered by At Home Together.
About You
We are looking for an OT who is experienced, practical and confident working independently in the community.
Ideally, you will have experience in:
Community Occupational Therapy
Aged care
NDIS
Support at Home or Home Care Packages
Assistive Technology
Equipment trials
Home modifications
Functional assessments
Falls prevention
Mobility and transfer assessments
Working with older people
Working with people living with disability
Working with equipment suppliers and home modification providers
Clinical report writing
NDIS documentation
Client or care coordination
Experience across both aged care and NDIS would be highly regarded.
You will need:
Bachelor or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
Current AHPRA registration
NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one
Working with Children Check where required
Strong written communication and report-writing skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently in the community
Confidence liaising with clients, families, suppliers, trades and other professionals
The Person We Are Looking For
We want someone who can walk into a client's home,



understand what is happening in their day-to-day life and identify practical solutions.
You may be assessing someone who is struggling to safely shower, trialling a new walker with another client, helping organise a wheelchair trial, recommending bathroom modifications, speaking with a builder about access, or preparing clinical evidence to support an aged care or NDIS funding request.
We are looking for someone who can not only identify what a client needs, but also help make it happen.
You will be supported by our broader team, but you will also need to be comfortable making clinical decisions, managing your own workload and following client needs through to completion.
Why Join At Home Together?
At Home Together provides
Aged Care, NDIS and private in-home support services
across Canberra and Melbourne.
We are focused on delivering genuine, relationship-based support and helping people remain safely and independently in their own homes.
We believe clients should never feel like a number.
Our team works closely together across care coordination, support coordination, allied health and direct support services to ensure clients receive practical, responsive and personalised support.
This role also offers the opportunity to help shape and grow At Home Together's allied health services as we continue expanding.
What We Can Offer
Melbourne or Canberra based
Part-time or full-time opportunities
Flexible working arrangements
Company vehicle available for client visits
Community-based work
A varied caseload across aged care and NDIS
Occasional interstate travel between Melbourne and Canberra
Approved interstate travel costs covered
Support from an experienced care and operations team
Opportunity to help build and shape our OT service
Variety beyond traditional clinical work
Opportunity to develop longer-term relationships with clients
Career growth as At Home Together continues to expand
Employment Type
Part-time employment
, with the prospect for hours to increase as the caseload grows,
or
Full-time employment for the right candidate.
We are also happy to discuss flexibility around working days and hours.
At Home Together
Care begins at home – together.
Company Overview
Our Values & Community: We proudly support individuals and families across Canberra, Queanbeyan, Yass, Goulburn, Cooma, and the wider ACT region, including surrounding communities. Our team can also travel to regional areas to ensure you receive the care you need. Our work is guided by solid values that shape how we support every person: At Home Together is more than a service provider—we are your trusted partner in care.
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