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 protected, 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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