Autism-Focused Occupational Therapist | Community-Based

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect); Adelaide; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 121,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone

Laptop

KM reimbursement

Tolls reimbursement

Salary packaging

Professional development

Job summary

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our Adelaide team and make a meaningful impact for Autistic people across age groups in home, school, and community settings.

You’ll manage your own caseload within a supportive clinical team, delivering person-centred, strengths-based supports tailored to each individual’s goals and environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Full AHPRA registration.
• Current and valid Australian driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Comprehensive motor vehicle insurance.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Working With Children Check (state-based).
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You (completed or willing to access).
• RRHAN-EC certification (South Australia) or willingness to obtain.
• International police check (if required).

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy supports to participants in community settings (home, school, or community).
• Develop practical, goal-focused intervention plans.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, and support networks.
• Build strengths-based, functional, and meaningful life skills for participants.
• Support participants to develop independence and everyday life skills.
• Maintain autonomy in the community while aligning with a supportive clinical team.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Driver's licence

NDIS Worker Screening

Working With Children Check

NDIS Orientation

Police check

RRHAN-EC

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our Adelaide team and make a meaningful impact for Autistic people across age groups in home, school, and community settings.

You’ll manage your own caseload within a supportive clinical team, delivering person-centred, strengths-based supports tailored to each individual’s goals and environment.