Community Occupational Therapist (New Graduates Welcome)

Mrt Rehab; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PD days and $1,500 annual budget

Travel reimbursement $0.99/km

Parental leave retention bonus $5,000

The Commons Collingwood office access

Job summary

MRT Rehab is seeking a Community Occupational Therapist in Melbourne. New graduates are welcome. The role involves community-based visits across Melbourne's eastern, southern and western suburbs, with a salary range of $75,000–$100,000 plus super and travel.

You will travel to clients within about 30–40 minutes of home and build confidence with a supported caseload and supervision. Structured onboarding, mentoring, and 1–2 professional development days per month, plus a $1,500 annual budget to

Qualifications

• Strong occupational therapy clinical knowledge and reasoning.
• Ability to conduct home, functional and safety assessments independently.
• Knowledge of community occupational therapy practice and working autonomously in clients' homes.

Responsibilities

• Complete home, functional and safety assessments.
• Assess functional capacity and recommend assistive technology, equipment and home modifications.
• Deliver person-centred interventions that improve independence and safety.
• Educate clients, families and carers on falls prevention and home safety.
• Work with clients, families, carers, suppliers and other professionals.
• Manage your own community caseload and clinical documentation.
• Apply evidence-based practice and escalate complex cases when required.
• Collaborate with Physiotherapists and the MRT team through supervision and meetings.

Skills

OT clinical knowledge

Clinical reasoning

Autonomy in home visits

Communication skills

AHPRA registered

Job description

Community Occupational Therapist (New Graduates Welcome)

Community-based role in your local area, with positions across Melbourne's Eastern, Southern and Western suburbs

$75,000 - $100,000 + Super + Travel, based on capability and experience

New graduates and experienced Occupational Therapists encouraged to apply

Structured onboarding, supervision, mentoring and gradual caseload progression

1–2 dedicated PD days a month + $1,500 annual budget to grow your skills

About MRT

Your career, your rules.

MRT Rehab is a growing, clinician-led Allied Health team supporting people to live more independently and achieve the outcomes that matter to them. We're a multidisciplinary team that includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Care Coordination professionals who work together to deliver high-quality, person-centred support.

We predominantly work within the Support at Home funding stream, alongside NDIS and private clients.

We're passionate about creating an environment where clinicians can do their best work. That means the support, autonomy and development opportunities you need to grow your skills, build confidence and deliver great outcomes for the people you support.

Why MRT?

Supported start: A 0–4 week observation period and a gradual caseload, giving you time to learn, settle in and build confidence

Weekly supervision: 60-minute 1:1 supervision every week, plus ongoing support from your clinical and leadership team

Your ideal week: Work with your team to build a week that balances client care, administration, professional development and flexibility

Professional development: 1–2 professional development days per month, plus an annual budget of $1,500 to build your skills and areas of interest

Billable & referral bonus: Opportunities to earn additional bonuses based on billable performance, plus a $5,000 referral bonus

Team connection: Monthly coworking days designed to bring the team together, share knowledge and build connections

The tools to succeed: Access to all the resources and technology to do your job well

Travel support: Travel reimbursement of $0.99 per km for approved work-related travel

Parental leave: A $5,000 retention bonus when you return from parental leave

The Commons: Access to our Collingwood office at The Commons, a great space to work, have a coffee and connect with the team

About the Role

We welcome applications from new graduate Occupational Therapists through to experienced clinicians. Your supervision and caseload will be tailored to your level of experience when you join the team.

As an Occupational Therapist at MRT, you'llhelp older Australians livesafely and independently in their own homes.

You’ll travel to clients within about 30–40 minutes of your home, building meaningful connections with the people you support. You’ll manage your own caseload and make clinical decisions, with support available when navigating more complex cases.

You’ll work across a diverse range of clinical presentations, building your skills in equipment prescription, assistive technology, home modifications and complex case management.

You'll have the support and opportunity to keep growing your skills while doing the meaningful work you love.

What You’ll Do

Complete home, functional and safety assessments

Assess functional capacity and recommend assistive technology, equipment and minor home modifications

Deliver person-centred interventions that improve independence and safety

Educate clients, families, carers on falls prevention, home safety and daily living strategies

Work closely with clients, families, carers, suppliers and other professionals

Manage your own community caseload and clinical documentation

Apply evidence-based practice and escape complex clinical matters when required

Work alongside Physiotherapists and the wider MRT team through supervision, team meetings and ongoing development

What You’ll Bring

Strong occupational therapy clinical knowledge and reasoning

Ability to conduct functional, home and safety assessments independently

An understanding of community Occupational Therapy practice, and confidence working autonomously in clients' homes

Clear and warm communication, including the ability tohandlesensitive or complex conversations with clients and their support networks

A flexible and personable approach that buildstrust with people fromallbackgrounds and walks of life

Sound clinical judgement, including knowing when to seek appropriate escalation or support

Previous experience as an Occupational Therapist in a community-based setting

Knowledge of Support at Home and/or NDIS funding streams

Experience with assistive technology, equipment prescription and home modifications

Demonstrated commitment to professional development and upskilling

You’ll also need:

Current AHPRA registration

Full working rights in Australia

A National Police Check

Current Australian Driver's Licenceand access to a reliable vehicle

First Aid and CPR certification

Our Values

We're a growing Allied Health business with a simple goal: create an environment where great clinicians can do great work.

Our culture is built on four value pillars:

Creative: We think differently to find practical solutions

Forward thinking: We consider what our clients need now and in the future

Interaction matters: We care about how we make people feel

Connection: We build real relationships with our clients, their families and our team