Adult Occupational Therapist | Newcastle

Gorilla Jobs; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 75.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

WFH option

Nine-day fortnight

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Gorilla Jobs is hiring an Adult Occupational Therapist to join the Newcastle team. You will support a predominantly NDIS-funded caseload with opportunities to develop specialist skills in home modifications, assistive technology and wheelchairs.

The role offers 75% community-based and 25% clinic-based work, with flexible arrangements including a nine-day fortnight and optional work-from-home. You will join a supportive, close-knit team with strong professional development opportunities and

Qualifikationen

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current or eligible for AHPRA registration
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good time management and organisational abilities
• Interest in neurological, physical and complex disability
• Collaborative and positive approach

Aufgaben

• Support clients aged approximately 15+ across a predominantly NDIS-funded caseload, with some private and DVA work
• Develop specialist skills in complex home modifications, assistive technology and wheelchair prescription
• Support a mix of community-based and clinic-based work (75% community, 25% clinic)
• Travel within the Newcastle region; allocate travel to keep it close to home where possible
• Provide clinical assessments, therapy interventions and documentation in line with professional standards

Jobbeschreibung

Adult Occupational Therapist | Newcastle

• Low billables: Just 20 billable hours per week with a gradual caseload build-up
• Develop specialist skills: Training in complex home modifications, AT and wheelchair prescription
• Genuine flexibility: Full-time or part-time, optional WFH and a nine-day fortnight available

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Occupational Therapy service with a strong reputation across Newcastle and the Hunter region.

You’ll become part of a close-knit team of Occupational Therapists, three Allied Health Assistants and dedicated administrative support. Staff turnover is exceptionally low, with clinicians choosing to remain because of the supportive culture, manageable expectations and genuine investment in professional development.

The position is open to new graduates, early-career OTs and experienced clinicians, with full-time and part-time arrangements available. The Caseload You’ll support clients aged approximately 15 years and above across a predominantly NDIS-funded caseload, with some private and DVA work.

Common presentations include:

• Stroke and other neurological conditions
• Multiple sclerosis
• Intellectual disability
• Autism
• Physical and functional disabilities
• Complex mobility and equipment needs

The role is well suited to an OT interested in developing skills across:

• Functional Capacity Assessments
• Assistive Technology assessments and prescription
• Complex wheelchairs and seating
• Complex home modifications
• Bathroom modifications
• Supported Independent Living assessments
• Functional rehabilitation and capacity building

This is not a purely psychosocial caseload. The service has a strong focus on neurological, physical and complex disability presentations.

Your caseload can be tailored around your interests, experience and development goals.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Low billable expectations: Approximately 20 billable hours per week
• Gradual caseload development: New graduates receive a structured six-month build-up
• Excellent supervision: Weekly supervision during your first two years
• Ongoing support: Fortnightly formal supervision for mid-level clinicians and at least monthly supervision for senior OTs
• Complex home modification training: Established, competency-based training protocols
• Five days of paid study leave annually
• Regular practical training: Including wheelchair adjustment, assistive technology, mental health first aid and external provider sessions
• Individual development: Training is organised around identified knowledge gaps and career goals
• Annual salary reviews and pay increases
• End-of-year performance bonus
• Flexible working: Manage your own diary and complete administration from home if preferred
• Nine-day fortnight available
• Dedicated workspace: Every clinician has their own desk in the office
• Administrative and AHA support: Spend more time on meaningful clinical work
• Quarterly team events: Regular lunches, activities, celebrations and a major Christmas event
• Genuinely fun culture: Birthday gifts, office jokes and a team that enjoys spending time together

Working Arrangements

• 75% community-based
• 25% clinic-based

Community travel may include Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Singleton and surrounding areas. However, appointments are carefully allocated to keep travel close to where you live wherever possible. Most travel is approximately 20–30 minutes between appointments. You’ll also have the flexibility to begin your day from home and travel directly to your first client.

Kilometres are reimbursed, and a work vehicle can be available for longer-distance appointments.

About You

The most important qualities are strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills. You’ll be supported with clinical training, so you don’t need previous experience in every area of the caseloads.

You’ll need:

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current or eligibility for AHPRA registration
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Good time management and organisational abilities
• An interest in neurological, physical and complex disability
• A collaborative and positive approach

New Graduates

You’ll receive:

• A structured six-month caseload build-up
• Weekly clinical supervision
• Competency-based training
• Support with complex assessments and report writing
• Practical training in home modifications and assistive technology
• Five paid study days each year
• Access to experienced OTs, AHAs and administrative support

Additional information

• Develop specialist skills
• Optional WFH and a nine-day fortnight available
• Full training, support and weekly supervision