Community Occupational Therapist - West Melbourne

Healthcarelink; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

KPI + loyalty bonuses

Defined career progression pathways

Professional development allowance + 1

Laptop, phone, toll pass

Unlimited snacks + drinks in hubs

National mobility – relocate anywhere

Job summary

HealthcareLink Pty Ltd. is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a community-based role in Melbourne. This mobile position offers flexibility to work from home or hubs when not with clients, with a structured New Graduate Program to support clinical practice.

Join a multidisciplinary team providing evidence-based services via community, telehealth, and centre-based care, with relocation assistance available and interstate & international options.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• AHPRA registration.
• WWCC, NDIS Worker Screening, and Police Check.
• Driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat clients with diverse needs (paediatrics and adults).
• Support NDIS goals and functional outcomes.
• Provide assistive technology assessments and recommendations.
• Write clear, timely reports.
• Manage a varied caseload and meet clinical targets.
• Collaborate with families, referrers, and other stakeholders.
• Engage in regular supervision and professional development.

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

• Occupational Therapist
• Community-Based Role

  Flexibility, support, growth – delivered daily. New grads welcome.

  Type: Full-time or part-time
  Location: North-West suburbs & Outer South East Suburbs
  Relocation: Available (interstate & international)

  About the Role

  Join a multidisciplinary team providing evidence-based occupational therapy services through a blend of community, telehealth, and centre-based care. This mobile role allows flexibility to work from home or hubs when not with clients.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess and treat clients with diverse needs (paediatrics + adults)

  • Support NDIS goals and functional outcomes

  • Provide assistive technology assessments and recommendations

  • Write clear, timely reports

  • Manage a varied caseload and meet clinical targets

  • Collaborate with families, referrers, and other stakeholders

  • Engage in regular supervision and professional development

  New Graduate Program

  A structured 12-month program ensures a seamless transition to clinical practice, including:

  • Comprehensive induction week

  • Weekly 1:1 supervision

  • Shadowing opportunities

  • Core skills training + internal professional development

  • Fortnightly group mentoring

  • Mental health check-ins

  • Access to multidisciplinary senior clinician support

  Requirements

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

  • AHPRA registration

  • WWCC + NDIS Worker Screening + Police Check

  • Driver’s license + reliable vehicle

  • Professional indemnity & public liability insurance

  Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements (community, schools, clinical hubs, WFH)

  • KPI + loyalty bonuses

  • Defined career progression pathways

  • Professional development allowance + paid study leave

  • Laptop, phone, toll pass

  • Unlimited snacks + drinks in all hubs

  • National mobility – relocate anywhere in Australia

  • Employee assistance program + wellness initiatives + discounted private health insurance

  • Social events, guest speakers & team-building days