The Occupational Therapist is responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy services to NDIS adult participants across Melbourne.
The position involves a combination of working from home and providing services in participants' homes and community environments.
The role does not require the Occupational Therapist to work from a traditional clinic.
The Occupational Therapist will assess participants' functional capacity, identify occupational performance needs, develop appropriate recommendations and interventions, and prepare high-quality clinical and NDIS documentation.
The position is designed to provide the Occupational Therapist with increasing independence while maintaining access to regular clinical supervision, mentoring and qualified support from a Senior Occupational Therapist with more than 20 years of clinical experience.
Key responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments in participants' homes and community environments
Assess functional performance, occupational participation, activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living
Identify strengths, abilities, barriers and support needs, considering environmental, physical, cognitive, psychosocial and behavioural factors
Use appropriate standardised and non-standardised assessment tools and develop appropriate clinical recommendations based on assessment findings
Complete NDIS Functional Capacity Assessments and prepare clear,



accurate and evidence-based clinical reports documenting functional limitations and support requirements
Develop participant-centred intervention plans and provide occupational therapy intervention to improve functional independence
Provide education and training to participants, families and support workers, and recommend appropriate environmental modifications and compensatory strategies
Assess participants for assistive technology needs and conduct home modification assessments, developing recommendations within scope of practice
Manage an allocated caseload including scheduling appointments, maintaining clinical documentation, completing reports within required timeframes and communicating with relevant stakeholders
Maintain current AHPRA registration, practise within professional scope of practice, maintain participant confidentiality and follow organisational policies and procedures
About you
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
Current AHPRA registration
Access to a reliable personal vehicle
Appropriate working rights in Australia
Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Current National Police Check
Ability to travel to participant locations within the allocated Melbourne catchment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound clinical reasoning and ability to work independently
Good organisation and time management, professional and reliable work practices, strong interpersonal skills and commitment to person-centred practice
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📌 Occupational Therapist (Melbourne)
🏢 Enabling Steps
📍 Melbourne