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 excellent 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 **** and is continuing to grow.
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You'll be joining at an exciting point, with brand-new 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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