Community Occupational Therapist – Flexible Contractor Role

HomeSafe Physiotherapy; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Administrative support including invoS

Paid report writing time

Structured report templates

Ongoing support with report writing

Job summary

HomeSafe Physiotherapy in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a flexible, community-based role. You will deliver OT services to Participants in their homes and in the community, with autonomy over your schedule and caseload, supported by a structured report-writing process.

The role focuses on functional assessments, goal-directed interventions, and high-quality documentation, with collaboration among OT and physiotherapist teammates.

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.
• NDIS experience preferred.
• Minimum 6 months of NDIS experience required.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Conducting functional assessments in the community.
• Delivering goal-directed therapy interventions.
• Completing reports including Functional Capacity Assessments, progress reports, and assistive technology recommendations.
• Liaising with support coordinators, families, and other stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

NDIS experience

Report writing

Communication skills

Independent work

Driving license

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Community Occupational Therapist – Flexible Contractor Role

HomeSafe Physiotherapy is a Melbourne-based mobile allied health provider delivering services to NDIS participants in the community.

An opportunity is available for an Occupational Therapist to join the team in a flexible, community-based role. This position is suited to clinicians seeking autonomy over their schedule and caseload, with strong administrative and clinical support provided.

About the role

The role involves delivering occupational therapy services to Participants in their homes and within the community. A significant component of the position includes assessment and report writing for NDIS participants.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting functional assessments in the community
• Delivering goal-directed therapy interventions
• Completing reports including Functional Capacity Assessments, progress reports, and assistive technology recommendations
• Liaising with support coordinators, families, and other stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation

What is offered

• Competitive hourly rate above industry standard
• Flexible working arrangements with no minimum hours
• Ability to manage and select your own caseload
• Full administrative support including scheduling and invoicing
• Paid report writing time
• Access to structured report templates
• Ongoing support with report writing and clinical reasoning
• Collaborative team environment with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists

About you

• Registered Occupational Therapist with AHPRA
• Experience working within the NDIS (preferred)
• Minimum 6 months of NDIS experience required
• Experience in report writing or willingness to develop this skill
• Strong communication and clinical reasoning skills
• Ability to work independently in a community setting
• Current driver's license and access to a vehicle
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist required
• Australian work authorisation required at time of application

This role is well suited to clinicians looking for flexibility without compromising on support or clinical quality.