Community Occupational Therapist (NDIS)

Starlight Care; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual KPI bonus

CPD budget

Hybrid working

Laptop provided

Phone provided

Wellbeing and confidential counselling

Visa sponsorship opportunities

Job summary

Starlight Care is seeking a community Occupational Therapist to deliver services to NDIS participants across Western Sydney. You will conduct individual therapy, FCAs, equipment assessments, and prepare comprehensive NDIS reports, with hybrid working that blends field visits and admin from home or office.

The role offers flexibility with full-time or part-time options, strong supervisory support, and a collaborative team focused on participant-centred care and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of OT experience (NDIS experience welcomed, not essential).
• AHPRA registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, or eligible to register.
• A driver's licence and willingness to work in the community.
• Warm, organised and genuinely good with people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver community-based occupational therapy to NDIS participants across Western Sydney.
• Deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy services, including individual therapy sessions, FCAs, assistive technology and equipment assessments, therapy planning and intervention, progress reporting, and comprehensive NDIS reports and recommendations.
• Hybrid: community visits in the field, with your reports and admin done from office or home.

Job description

Starlight Care is a growing NDIS provider in Western Sydney. We are looking for a community Occupational Therapist who wants meaningful clinical work, genuine flexibility, and a team that backs them.

About the role

• Deliver community-based occupational therapy to NDIS participants across Western Sydney.
• Deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy services, including individual therapy sessions, functional capacity assessments (FCAs), assistive technology and equipment assessments, therapy planning and intervention, progress reporting, and comprehensive NDIS reports and recommendations.
• Hybrid: community visits in the field, with your reports and admin done from office or home.
• Full-time or part-time, we are flexible on hours.

How we support you

• We utilise highly experienced third-party clinical supervisors who provide ongoing guidance and mentorship, helping you confidently navigate clinical decision-making, complex cases, reporting requirements, and professional development.
• A highly collaborative workplace where the Occupational Therapist work closely with Operations, Support Coordination, Care Coordination, and Service Delivery teams to deliver integrated, participant-centred supports.
• Access to regular peer support, case discussions, and ongoing learning opportunities.

About you

• 1+ year of OT experience (NDIS experience welcomed, not essential).
• AHPRA registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, or eligible to register.
• A driver's licence and willingness to work in the community.
• Warm, organised and genuinely good with people.
• $95,000 to $110,000 + super (pro-rata for part-time).
• Annual KPI bonus scheme with the opportunity to earn additional performance-based income.
• $2,000 annual CPD budget, enough to cover your 20-hour AHPRA requirement.
• Hybrid working, with admin from home and a laptop and phone provided.
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing, including daily team walks, regular team-building and wellbeing activities, and access to confidential in-house counselling and wellbeing support.
• A small, supportive team where you are valued as a clinician, not just a number.

At Starlight Care, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, and abilities.

For exceptional candidates, we are also open to discussing visa sponsorship opportunities.