Occupational Therapist | Adults & Older Adults | Build your OT career
Around 90% of Referrals Within the Local Area
Brand-New Clinic
Flexible WFH Arrangements
Adult & Older Adult Caseload
$75,000 – $110,000 + Super
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
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
A Growing Wollongong Team: The organisation was established in **** 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
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.
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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