Job Description
Lead Occupational Therapist | Aged Care Caseload
$90k–$120k + super + travel allowance + $1,500+ PD
Aged care only (65+) | Community OT – Support at Home + Short-Term Restorative Care
Lead and shape a growing Sydney service + mentorship from Head of OT
Key Highlights
$90k–$120k + super + travel allowance + $1,500+ PD
Aged care only (65+) | Community OT – Support at Home + Short-Term Restorative Care
Lead and shape a growing Sydney service + mentorship from Head of OT
Our client is expanding their in-home aged care OT services across Sydney and is seeking a Lead Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality clinical care and help shape service growth.
This is a community-based role working exclusively with older adults (65+) — focusing on Support at Home and Short-Term Restorative Care.
Caseload will be entirely based around your area!
The Perks
$90,000 - $120,000 + Super
$1,500+ per year PD allowance + regular in-person training
Direct mentorship from the Head of OT including training in Support at Home delivery
Work-life balance with structured scheduling and admin time
Monthly team lunch allowance
Wellbeing benefits + Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Salary packaging + novated leasing options
Real influence: have a say in who joins the team as the Sydney service grows




About the Role
Lead a community-based OT service in Sydney as the team expands
Manage an aged care-only caseload (65+) in the home environment
Deliver services across referral streams such as Support at Home and Short-Term Restorative Care
Complete functional assessments and provide practical, goal-focused interventions in the home
Robust focus on home modifications and assistive technology prescription
Provide clinical guidance, mentoring and support to other OTs (with backing from the National Head of OT)
Contribute to service improvement, systems/processes, and clinical resources
Support business development and growth, including having a say in who joins the team
Requirements
AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist
Full Australian working rights
Minimum 4–5 years OT experience
Strong capability in home mods and assistive technology
Confident working autonomously in the community and managing a mobile schedule
Current driver's license and willingness to travel across Sydney
Additional information
Full aged care caseload - no NDIS work involved!
In clinic and outreach options available
Weekly dedicated supervision time with their Lead Occupational Therapist

📌 Lead Occupational Therapist | Aged Care Caseload (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales