- Wollongong & Illawarra Caseload
- Around 90% of Referrals Within the Local Area
- Brand-New Clinic
- Flexible WFH Arrangements
- Adult & Older Adult Caseload
- $75,000 – $110,000 + Super

For Occupational Therapists who want a strong clinical role without commuting into Sydney or spending their week travelling across huge geographical areas, this is a excellent opportunity to build your career locally.

Based in Wollongong, you’ll work across the Illawarra with around 90% of clients located within approximately 30 minutes of the team's base.

That means more time working with clients, completing meaningful clinical work and enjoying life outside of work and less time sitting in traffic.

Stay Local: Your caseload is concentrated around Wollongong and the surrounding Illawarra region.

While there are occasionally longer-distance referrals, these are managed across the team rather than becoming a regular expectation.
Depending on where your appointments are located, you may also be able to:

- Start your day working from home
- Travel directly to your first appointment
- Complete reports remotely
- Finish your day from home where appropriate
- Work from the brand-new Wollongong clinic when you want team contact

It’s a role designed to work around your diary rather than expecting unnecessary travel back and forth to an office.

Adult & Older Adult Caseload There are no paediatric clients.
The caseload is approximately:

- 33% psychosocial disability and mental health
- 33% ASD, ADHD and cognitive conditions
- 33% physical disability, neurological conditions and aged care

You’ll gain exposure to presentations including:

- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Falls and mobility concerns
- Mental health




- Psychosocial disability
- ASD and ADHD
- Cognitive impairment
- Physical disability

Your Work Your role may include:

- Functional Capacity Assessments
- Home modifications
- Ramps and rails
- Bathroom and shower modifications
- Assistive technology
- Equipment prescription
- Housing assessments
- ADL assessments
- Falls prevention
- Report writing

There is a substantial reporting component to the position, meaning your week is balanced between face-to-face appointments and clinical work.
A Growing Wollongong Team: The organisation was established in 2023 and is continuing to grow.

You’ll be joining at an exciting point, with brand-new premises and an expanding clinical team.

You’ll work alongside experienced Occupational Therapists, with dedicated administration support and Allied Health Assistant support being added to the team.

What They Value: The focus isn’t simply on getting clients through the door.
The team places a strong emphasis on therapeutic relationships, empathy, compassion and taking the time to understand clients properly.
About You You’ll need:

- AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
- A driver’s licence and vehicle
- Full Australian working rights
- NPC
- WWCC
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

Salary $75,000 – $110,000 + Super, depending on experience.
If you’re looking to build your career in Wollongong while keeping your commute, travel and working week manageable, this could be a great fit.

APPLY NOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Contact Megan
*****@gorillajobs.com.au
0468 341 ***
Additional information

- Wollongong & Illawarra Region
- Flexible WFH, community and clinic based working
- Aged Care, Physical Disabilities, Neuro, Mental Health, Cognitive Conditions

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