Occupational Therapist - Experienced & Early Career Opportunities!

Employment Term: Ongoing, Full-Time or Part-Time (minimum 3 days per week) Total Remuneration Package: Competitive salary based on your clinical experience + super + CPD allowance

Location: Erina Office with community visits around the Central Coast.

Flexible Working Arrangements: Including working from home

Work with Purpose: Be an integral part of a healthcare team changing lives in your local community each day!

About Us (the #dreamteam)

We are interviewing for experienced and early career Occupational Therapists with a passion for supporting older adults and people living with disabilities to join our Central Coast OT team!

We are the largest community allied health team in the region, with over 150 OTs, Speech Pathologists, Physios, Dietitians, Exercise Physiologists, Massage Therapists, AHAs, and Healthcare Administrators. Together, we provide quality care for adults, people living with disabilities and children across the Hunter New England and Central Coast Local Health Districts.

We offer versatile working arrangements across both part-time and full-time roles. Our mission is to support, enable, and empower our clients to live enriched and meaningful lives.

There are a number of key pillars that make being part of the OT #dreamteam at Community Therapy a unique, rewarding and career-building experience:

- Fortnightly 1-on-1 mentoring with a Senior OT
- Dedicated Early Career Support Program with guidance from highly experienced mentors
- Diverse caseload experience across home and community environments
- Fortnightly face-to-face professional development sessions and team meetings
- Extensive shadowing and induction period to set you up for success
- Latest technology package - Modern phone and laptop set up for a seamless mobile workflow
- Community Therapy cars available for full-time team members




- Immediate phone support from our clinically experienced management team whenever you are on the road
- Regular team social events and a thriving culture
- Professional Development allowance for external courses
- Clear career pathways for leadership and clinical specialisation
- FREE unlimited access to purpose-built online courses on CT Learning

Responsibilities (HOW we build healthier communities)

- Deliver evidence-based,mobile Occupational Therapy interventions across different community settings, including skill and capacity building
- Provide care that is multidisciplinary and consumer-directed
- Provision of comprehensive functional assessments
- Provision of equipment assessments and prescriptions
- Manage your clinical caseload efficiently with strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with participants, families, external stakeholders and internal team members.
- Actively engage in team meetings, peer learning, and multidisciplinary case consultations.
- Knowledge of Aged Care and NDIS funding is highly desirable

We recognise that the OT scope of practice is diverse! We ensure that we understand your scope of practice and clinical areas of interest. This allows referrals to be allocated depending on your scope of practice!

We support you to develop new areas of practice and to further increase your skills in your main clinical area of interest.

Benefits & Culture (WHAT makes our #dreamteam unique)

- Generous CPD Allowance to fuel your ongoing professional growth
- Culture-First Environment:



High emphasis on clinical support, community engagement, and team collaboration
- Servant Leadership: Guided by a leadership model grounded in empathy, accessibility, and genuine support
- CT Team Perks: Exclusive discounts on everyday products, gym memberships and private health insurance
- Company car and fuel card options for full-time employees (after probation)
- Purchased Annual Leave: Options to buy additional leave for extra work-life flexibility
- Novated Leasing Options: Car leasing setups available for EVs and PHEVs
- CT Learning Platform: Free, full access to our custom online learning hub
- Modern Office Hubs: Erina and Newcastle-based spaces to drop in, collaborate, and recharge

We are proud to foster a strong equal opportunity culture at Community Therapy and embrace the diversity of our team members. We warmly encourage applications from all members of the community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature-aged applicants. You can view our Reconciliation Action Plan here: Community Therapy RAP Our flexible working arrangements are tailored to reflect the unique needs of each team member. Research shows that flexible work boosts employee well-being, engagement, and productivity. As an organisation, we value diversity, allowing us to engage meaningfully and provide real opportunities for career growth while maintaining a stable, vibrant workplace.

Requirements:

- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy & AHPRA registration
- Current Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Valid WWCC, NDISWC and National Police Check clearance (or willingness to obtain).

So, if you have a passion for community healthcare and would love to work in a supportive and flexible environment, we’d love to hear from you!

📌 Occupational Therapist: Experienced and Early Career Opportunities! (Erina)
🏢 Community Therapy
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