Occupational Therapist (OT) – Subcontractor | Mobile NDIS Role

Shinning Star Support Services
Location: Metropolitan Melbourne, Geelong, Sunbury and surrounding areas
Engagement Type: Independent Subcontractor

About Us

Shinning Star Support Services is an NDIS-registered provider committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support to people living with disabilities. We are passionate about empowering participants to build independence, achieve their goals and improve their everyday quality of life.

We are seeking a motivated, compassionate and reliable Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team as a subcontractor. This is a mobile role, providing services to NDIS participants in their homes and community settings across our service areas.

This opportunity is ideal for an Occupational Therapist seeking flexibility and independence while collaborating with an established NDIS provider to make a meaningful difference in participants' lives.

About the Role

As a subcontracting Occupational Therapist, you will work with NDIS participants to assess their functional capacity, identify individual support needs and develop strategies that promote independence and participation in everyday activities.

You will work collaboratively with participants, families, support coordinators, support workers and other allied health professionals to deliver individualised, goal-focused services.

You will have the flexibility to manage your availability and agreed appointments while maintaining high professional standards and delivering quality outcomes for participants.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct occupational therapy assessments and evaluate participants' functional capacity.




- Identify individual support needs and develop practical strategies to improve independence.
- Support participants to develop personal care, domestic and daily living skills.
- Provide recommendations for assistive technology, equipment and home modifications where appropriate.
- Assist participants to achieve their NDIS goals and improve community participation.
- Prepare comprehensive functional capacity assessments, reports, progress notes and professional recommendations.
- Collaborate with participants, families, support coordinators and other allied health professionals.
- Monitor participant progress and adapt strategies to meet individual needs.
- Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with professional standards and relevant NDIS requirements.
- Travel to participants' homes and community locations within agreed service areas.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
- Current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia through AHPRA.
- A current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
- The ability and willingness to travel to participants' homes and community settings.
- Strong communication, organisational and report-writing skills.




- Excellent time management and the ability to work independently.
- A genuine passion for supporting people with disabilities to achieve greater independence.
- Previous experience working with NDIS participants (highly desirable).
- A current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one where required.
- Appropriate professional indemnity and public liability insurance for your subcontracting arrangement.

What We Offer

- Flexible subcontracting arrangements.
- The ability to negotiate your availability and agreed service areas.
- Opportunities to work with a diverse range of NDIS participants.
- A supportive and collaborative skilled network.
- Opportunities to build relationships with participants, families and other allied health professionals.
- Competitive subcontractor remuneration, agreed based on experience, services provided and the terms of engagement.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in participants' lives while growing your professional practice.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate Occupational Therapist interested in subcontracting opportunities within the NDIS sector, we would love to hear from you!

Please apply through Indeed and include your resume, qualifications, relevant experience, availability and preferred service locations.

Join Shinning Star Support Services and help participants develop practical skills, increase independence and achieve their goals.

Shinning Star Support Services – Supporting independence. Empowering lives.

Suggested Indeed job title: Occupational Therapist (OT) – Subcontractor, Mobile NDIS Role

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Occupational Therapist – Subcontractor (Melbourne)
🏢 Shinning star services
📍 Melbourne