Job Description

Occupational Therapist | Adults & Older Adults | Build your OT career

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- Around 90% of Referrals Within the Local Area
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- Brand-New Clinic
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- Flexible WFH Arrangements
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- Adult & Older Adult Caseload
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- $75,000 – $110,000 + Super
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- Wollongong & Illawarra Caseload
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- Around 90% of Referrals Within the Local Area
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- Brand-New Clinic
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- Flexible WFH Arrangements
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- Adult & Older Adult Caseload
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- $75,000 – $110,000 + Super
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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 great opportunity to build your career locally.

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

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

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

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While there are occasionally longer-distance referrals, these are managed across the team rather than becoming a regular expectation.
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- Start your day working from home
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- Travel directly to your first appointment
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- Complete reports remotely
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- Finish your day from home where appropriate
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- Work from the brand-new Wollongong clinic when you want team contact
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Adult & Older Adult Caseload There are no paediatric clients.
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- 33% psychosocial disability and mental health
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- 33% ASD, ADHD and cognitive conditions
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- 33% physical disability,



neurological conditions and aged care
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You'll gain exposure to presentations including:

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- Multiple Sclerosis
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- Parkinson's Disease
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- Falls and mobility concerns
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- Mental health
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- Psychosocial disability
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- ASD and ADHD
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- Cognitive impairment
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- Physical disability
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Your Work Your role may include:

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- Functional Capacity Assessments
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- Home modifications
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- Ramps and rails
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- Bathroom and shower modifications
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- Assistive technology
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- Equipment prescription
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- Housing assessments
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- ADL assessments
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- Falls prevention
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- Report writing
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A Growing Wollongong Team: The organisation was established in 2023 and is continuing to grow.

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

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

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What They Value: The focus isn't simply on getting clients through the door.
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About You

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- AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
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- A driver's licence and vehicle
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- Full Australian working rights
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- NPC
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- WWCC
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- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
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Salary $75,000 – $110,000 + Super, depending on experience.

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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.

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Additional information

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