Contractor Occupational Therapist For Ballarat

Healthcarelink Support; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcarelink Support is seeking an Occupational Therapist Contractor to deliver client-centred care across NDIS, Medicare, aged care, and private clients in Ballarat, Victoria. The role offers flexibility, autonomy, and collaboration within a supportive team.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, goal-directed care planning, and trauma-informed interventions across lifespan, with a flexible caseload and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate experience in community, disability, private practice, or trauma-informed settings preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning and assessment/intervention planning skills.
• Experience working within NDIS frameworks and documentation standards.
• Confident working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive functional, sensory, psychosocial, and environmental assessments
• Develop goal-directed, culturally responsive care plans with clients and families
• Deliver trauma-informed, occupation-based interventions focused on independence and empowerment
• Support clients with self-care, community participation, mobility, and daily living goals
• Work with clients across physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial presentations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary and community teams for holistic care delivery
• Use evidence-based tools to monitor outcomes and support continuous improvement
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and best practice service delivery
• Manage your own flexible caseload with support from a collaborative team

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Current AHPRA registration

Tools

Clinical reasoning

NDIS documentation

Job description

Occupational Therapist (Contractor)

Flexible Community & Clinic Role

Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a real impact across diverse client groups?

Our client is a growing allied health organisation dedicated to supporting individuals to achieve greater independence, wellbeing, and participation in everyday life. They are now seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist Contractor to join their supportive and collaborative team.

This is a flexible contractor opportunity where you can work across NDIS, Medicare, aged care, and private clients, delivering meaningful, client-centred care across the lifespan.

About the Role

As a Contractor Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive functional, sensory, psychosocial, and environmental assessments
• Develop goal-directed, culturally responsive care plans with clients and families
• Deliver trauma-informed, occupation-based interventions focused on independence and empowerment
• Support clients with self-care, community participation, mobility, and daily living goals
• Work with clients across physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial presentations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary and community teams for holistic care delivery
• Use evidence-based tools to monitor outcomes and support continuous improvement
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and best practice service delivery
• Manage your own flexible caseload with support from a collaborative team

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Flexible contractor arrangement with autonomy over your schedule
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Strong peer support and regular supervision available
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Access to reflective practice and ongoing learning
• Diverse caseload across lifespan (NDIS, Medicare, aged care, private clients)
• Opportunity to innovate and contribute to service development
• Flexible FTE arrangements (0.6-1.0 FTE negotiable based on experience)

What You’ll Bring

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration

Experience

• Post-graduate experience in community, disability, private practice, or trauma-informed settings preferred
• Strong clinical reasoning and assessment/intervention planning skills
• Experience working within NDIS frameworks and documentation standards
• Confident working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team

Additional Requirements

• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Working With Children Check (Victoria)
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle

About You

You are a self-driven and motivated Occupational Therapist who values flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful client outcomes. You enjoy working both independently and collaboratively, and you are committed to evidence-based, client-centred practice.

If you're looking for a contractor role that offers freedom, support, and the chance to truly make a difference—we’d love to hear from you.