Occupational Therapist (Contractor)
Flexible Community & Clinic Role
Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a real impact across diverse client groups?
Our client is a growing allied health organisation dedicated to supporting individuals to achieve greater independence, wellbeing, and participation in everyday life. They are now seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist Contractor to join their supportive and collaborative team.
This is a flexible contractor opportunity where you can work across NDIS, Medicare, aged care, and private clients, delivering meaningful, client-centred care across the lifespan.
About the Role
As a Contractor Occupational Therapist, you will:
Conduct comprehensive functional, sensory, psychosocial, and environmental assessments
Develop goal-directed, culturally responsive care plans with clients and families
Deliver trauma-informed, occupation-based interventions focused on independence and empowerment
Support clients with self-care, community participation, mobility, and daily living goals
Work with clients across physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial presentations
Collaborate with multidisciplinary and community teams for holistic care delivery
Use evidence-based tools to monitor outcomes and support continuous improvement
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and best practice service delivery
Manage your own flexible caseload with support from a collaborative team
Why You'll Love This Role




Flexible contractor arrangement with autonomy over your schedule
Supportive and cooperative multidisciplinary team environment
Strong peer support and regular supervision available
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Access to reflective practice and ongoing learning
Diverse caseload across lifespan (NDIS, Medicare, aged care, private clients)
Opportunity to innovate and contribute to service development
Flexible FTE arrangements ******** FTE negotiable based on experience)
What You'll Bring
Qualifications
Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
Current AHPRA registration
Experience
Post-graduate experience in community, disability, private practice, or trauma-informed settings preferred
Strong clinical reasoning and assessment/intervention planning skills
Experience working within NDIS frameworks and documentation standards
Confident working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
Additional Requirements
National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
Working With Children Check (Victoria)
Current Victorian Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle
About You
You are a self-driven and motivated Occupational Therapist who values flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful client outcomes. You enjoy working both independently and collaboratively, and you are committed to evidence-based, client-centred practice.
If you're looking for a contractor role that offers freedom, support, and the chance to truly make a difference—we'd love to hear from you.
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