Autonomous Occupational Therapist — Home-Based Aged Care

Uniting AgeWell; Swan Hill; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Annual leave loading

Career progression

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave options

Not-for-profit organisation

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell Swan Hill is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver home-based OT services to clients aged 65+ under the Support at Home program. The role emphasises functional independence, environmental modification, equipment prescription and reablement, with ongoing supervision and access to a large clinical team.

The position is ongoing, with full-time or flexible hours, offering supportive leadership, professional development funding, and a values-based not-for-profit workplace.

Qualifications

• Must hold recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Experience in Community Aged Care with HCP/SAH services.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload.
• Full Australian working rights and ability to pass a national police clearance.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a car.
• Commitment to BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust).

Responsibilities

• Deliver home-based Occupational Therapy services in Swan Hill for 65+ clients.
• Focus on functional independence, environmental modification, and equipment prescription.
• Support reablement and client-centred care with supervision from Practice Lead.
• Collaborate with a large OT team and scheduling/operations staff; participate in development.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Client-centred care

Autonomy

Caseload management

Australian working rights

Education

Recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Uniting AgeWell Swan Hill is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver home-based OT services to clients aged 65+ under the Support at Home program. The role emphasises functional independence, environmental modification, equipment prescription and reablement, with ongoing supervision and access to a large clinical team.

The position is ongoing, with full-time or flexible hours, offering supportive leadership, professional development funding, and a values-based not-for-profit workplace.