About the role

As an Occupational Therapist at Choice Community Health, you will work with NDIS participants to assess their individual needs, develop tailored intervention plans and implement practical strategies that promote independence, functional capacity and overall wellbeing. You will provide services across a variety of settings, including participants' homes, community environments and our clinical space. You will have the prospect to manage your own caseload, undertake clinical assessments and deliver evidence based, person centred therapeutic interventions that support participants in achieving their NDIS goals.

Key responsibilities

- Conducting comprehensive functional capacity assessments and preparing high quality NDIS reports, including recommendations for ongoing supports and funding.
- Developing and implementing individualised occupational therapy intervention plans that address participants' functional needs and personal goals.
- Supporting participants to improve their daily living skills, including personal care, household management, routines, social participation and community engagement.
- Assessing, prescribing and recommending appropriate assistive technology, equipment and home modifications to enhance independence and safety.
- Providing clinical recommendations and evidence based strategies to improve participants' functional capacity and quality of life.
- Collaborating with families, support workers, support coordinators and other allied health professionals to ensure coordinated and effective service delivery.
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes, assessments, therapy plans and NDIS reports.
- Managing an individual caseload, including scheduling appointments, monitoring participant progress and reviewing therapeutic outcomes.




- Supporting participants to build confidence, develop practical skills and achieve meaningful, sustainable outcomes.

About you

- A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
- Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist.
- Experience working as an Occupational Therapist, preferably within the NDIS, disability or community health sector.
- Sound clinical reasoning, assessment and intervention planning skills.
- Experience conducting functional capacity assessments and preparing comprehensive clinical reports.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with participants, families and multidisciplinary teams.
- A genuine passion for supporting people with disability to improve their independence and quality of life.
- Strong organisational skills, including the ability to manage a caseload, prioritise competing responsibilities and meet reporting deadlines.
- The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
- A commitment to evidence based practice, professional development and delivering high quality participant outcomes.
- A current driver's licence and access to an insured vehicle.
- An NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one.

About us

Choice Community Health is a community focused NDIS service provider dedicated to empowering people with disability to live with dignity, purpose and independence. Guided by Christian values of compassion, service and respect, we are committed to delivering high quality, person centred services that make a genuine difference. Our multidisciplinary team works closely with participants, families and the wider community to create meaningful opportunities for independence, wellbeing and personal growth.

📌 Occupational Therapist | Full Time - $120,000+ Super (Lilydale)
🏢 Choice Community Health
📍 Lilydale