We're partnering with a growing Allied Health provider looking for Occupational Therapists to join its supportive community-based team across Melbourne.
This is an excellent opportunity for an OT who enjoys working independently in the community but still wants to feel connected to a supportive clinical team.
You'll manage a varied caseload of NDIS, DVA and private clients, with appointments arranged close to home to minimise unnecessary travel.
With salaries of $90,000–$115,000 + super, uncapped performance bonuses, regular supervision and flexible working arrangements, this is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a rewarding clinical role while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Earn $90,000–$115,000 + super, depending on experience
- Uncapped bonuses: Earn 25% of billings above your target
- Achievable billable hours
- Work close to home: Community appointments within approximately 30 minutes of where you live
- Flexible full-time or part-time opportunities
- $1,000 annual professional development allowance
- Monthly half-day professional development sessions
- Regular team training and development days
- Ongoing supervision with experienced Senior OTs and Clinical Leads
- Structured onboarding and clinical shadowing tailored to your experience
- Dedicated administration and operational support
- Supportive, close-knit and multicultural team
- Opportunities to develop your clinical skills across a varied caseload
Work Locally Without Spending Your Day Driving One of the biggest advantages of this role is the organisation's approach to community travel.
Rather than expecting you to travel across Melbourne, the team works to allocate clients within a 30-minute radius of your home.
This allows you to spend more time working with clients and less time sitting in traffic.
You'll have the flexibility to manage your appointments throughout the day while receiving support from a dedicated administration team.
A Varied Community Caseload:
You'll work with clients across the community, supporting individuals to improve their independence, daily functioning and quality of life.
Your caseload will include a combination of:
- NDIS participants
- Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) clients
- Private clients
Your responsibilities may include:
- Functional Capacity Assessments
- Activities of Daily Living assessments
- Assistive technology assessments and recommendations
- Home modification assessments
- Equipment prescription
- Capacity-building interventions
- Functional therapy
- Report writing and clinical documentation
- Collaborating with families, carers and other healthcare professionals
You'll benefit from:
- Regular clinical supervision
- Support from experienced Senior Occupational Therapists
- Monthly half-day career development sessions
- Regular team training and development days
- $1,000 annual PD allowance
- Structured onboarding and shadowing
- Opportunities to discuss challenging cases and develop your clinical reasoning
You'll have access to:
- Senior OTs and Clinical Leads
- Regular supervision and clinical discussions
- Monthly professional development sessions
- Team training and development days
- Full-time administration and operational support
The team is looking for someone who enjoys building relationships with colleagues, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive working environment.
Flexible Working Arrangements:
The organisation understands that every clinician has different priorities outside work.
Whether you're looking for a full-time position or prefer a reduced working week, there are opportunities to discuss an arrangement that suits your circumstances.
Requirements
- Recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Current AHPRA registration
- Current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Strong communication and clinical documentation skills
- Relevant employment screening checks
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📌 Occupational Therapist | DVA & NDIS | Mixed Ages (Melbourne)
🏢 Gorilla Jobs
📍 Melbourne