Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Commencing 2027

Looking to build a career in mental health OT with a well-established NDIS practice that genuinely invests in your development?

We have an exciting prospect in our expanding mental health team at Wollongong!

Join our team, with structured supervision if you are just starting out, or real autonomy if you are ready for it. Applications are open now.

About IOT

IOT is a well established growing multidisciplinary allied health practice delivering NDIS services across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Macarthur regions. Our team includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists who work collaboratively to support participants to achieve real, functional outcomes.

We strive to be an employer of choice. That means real training time, admin support that protects your clinical hours and a sustainable, realistic workload.

We are known for:

- Efficient systems and strong administrative support
- A values-driven, inclusive, fun and flexible work environment
- A focus on sustainable workloads and high-quality care

The Role

Based at our Wollongong clinic, you will work with clients experiencing a range of mental health conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis and trauma-related presentations. Community-based work is part of the role: you will see people in their homes, not just a treatment room and see the direct impact of your work in how they live day to day.

Whether you are new to mental health OT or bring years of experience, you will:

- Assess clients' cognitive, emotional and physical needs to inform therapy goals
- Design and deliver evidence-based intervention plans tailored to each client's mental health needs
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers, for coordinated care
- Educate clients and families on therapeutic techniques and coping strategies

If you are newer to the field,



you will be supported to build these skills through a structured internship pathway, aligned to the OT Australia Mental Health Capability Framework, with intensive supervision along the way.

Beyond this core training, we support further training in your areas of interest.

What We Offer

- Join a welcoming, fun, social and supportive team that values inclusivity and collaboration
- A clear clinical supervisory structure if you are building your skills, or the autonomy to run your own caseload if you are already experienced
- $89,000–$120,000 base salary plus super, depending on experience, paid work phone, plus paid travel for work-related appointments
- CPD funding up to $1,000 per year (pro rata) plus paid training leave of up to 5 days
- Once you have built some experience, the option to work from home or from our office
- Manageable, diverse caseloads that give you real variety without overload
- A small, close-knit team where you are mentored directly by experienced clinicians

Why Wollongong?

- Shorter commute times and more time outside of work
- Coastal lifestyle with beaches, escarpment walks and national parks nearby
- Lower cost of living compared to Sydney
- A well-established clinic and client base

About You

- A qualification in Occupational Therapy (new graduates and experienced clinicians both welcome)
- Current AHPRA registration
- A collaborative, client-centred approach
- Current Australian work rights at the time of application
- A driver's licence, for community-based service delivery

Experience delivering therapy to adults and young people with mental health conditions and knowledge of the Mental Health Act, are highly regarded but not essential.

Pre-employment checks are required.

IOT welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse candidates, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.

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📌 Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Commencing 2027 (Wollongong)
🏢 IOT
📍 Wollongong