Occupational Therapist (Gold Coast, Brisbane or Toowoomba)
Sarah Cobbett Occupational Therapy – Helensvale QLD
Help Older Australians Live Safely and Independently at Home
At Sarah Cobbett Occupational Therapy, we specialise in helping older Australians remain secure, comfortable, and independent in their own homes.
We're looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist who enjoys Assistive Technology, home modifications, functional assessments, and working closely with clients and their support networks to achieve practical outcomes.
This is a community-based role focused primarily on Support at Home clients, with a manageable caseload, genuine flexibility, and a supportive team environment.
About Us
Sarah Cobbett Occupational Therapy is a specialist community OT practice supporting older Australians throughout South East Queensland.
Our work mix consists of:
10% Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA)
5% Insurance-funded clients
3% NDIS
2% Private clients
The majority of our clients are aged 65+ who wish to remain living safely and independently in their own homes.
Our work focuses on practical outcomes that genuinely improve everyday life.
What You'll Be Doing
Your caseload will primarily involve:
Assistive Technology Assessments
Mobility equipment recommendations
Pressure care assessments
Seating and positioning
Daily living equipment
Falls prevention strategies
Home Modification Assessments
Minor home modifications
Major home modifications
Bathroom accessibility solutions
Ramps and access improvements
Environmental modifications
Collaborative work with builders and suppliers
Clinical Reporting




Writing reports to justify Assistive Technology funding
Developing recommendations for Support at Home, DVA and other funding streams
Preparing home modification reports
Liaising with care managers, families and funding bodies
This role provides an enjoyable balance of client interaction, clinical reasoning, report writing and project-based work.
What Your Week Might Look Like
Conducting in-home assessments across the community
Working from home completing reports and administration
Attending team meetings and clinical discussions
Visiting our office when required
Collaborating with suppliers, builders and care providers
Supporting clients to access the equipment and modifications they need
You'll have flexibility to structure your week around client needs, family commitments and personal responsibilities.
What We Offer
Salary & Benefits
$90,000 – $115,000 + Superannuation
Salary based on experience and capability
Annual salary reviews
Electric Vehicle Provided
Fully maintained electric vehicle provided for work and personal use
Home charging equipment supplied and installed
Flexibility
Work from home when not visiting clients
Family-friendly workplace
Autonomy and trust
Professional Development




Ongoing clinical support
Access to mentoring and peer collaboration
Team Culture
Birthday paid day off
Team lunches and catch-ups
Supportive and approachable team
Small team environment where your contribution genuinely matters
We set our clinicians up properly from day one:
Electric Vehicle
Laptop ("your choice of Mac or PC")
iPhone 17
Desky electric standing desk + Stool/Chair
About You
Is a qualified Occupational Therapist with current AHPRA registration
Has experience working with older adults in the community
Enjoys Assistive Technology and Home Modifications
Can confidently write high-quality clinical reports
Has strong communication and relationship-building skills
Works well independently while remaining connected to a team
Hold a current Australian driver's licence
Has or can obtain a National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
Experience with Support at Home Packages, Veterans, community aged care, equipment prescription, or home modifications will be highly regarded.
Why Join Sarah Cobbett Occupational Therapy?
Many community OT roles are heavily focused on NDIS. Ours isn't.
Our clinicians spend most of their time supporting older Australians through Support at Home and DVA funding, helping clients achieve meaningful outcomes through equipment, environmental modifications and practical interventions.
If you enjoy working with older people, value flexibility, and want to be part of a growing team that genuinely cares about both clients and staff, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Occupational Therapist (Gold Coast, Brisbane Or Toowoomba)
🏢 Sarah Cobbett Occupational Therapy
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