Contractor Occupational Therapist For Port Macquarie Nsw

Healthcarelink Support; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible contractor arrangement

Competitive rates

Professional development & mentoring

Regional outreach opportunities

Job summary

Healthcarelink Support in Port Macquarie is seeking a Contractor Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team delivering paediatric therapy across clinic, home, and school settings for children aged 0–18 with complex disabilities. You will provide evidence-based assessments, develop goal-directed plans, and collaborate with families, educators, and other professionals.

The role offers flexible hours, regional outreach across NSW, and competitive contractor rates in a supportive clinic

Qualifications

• Tertiary OT qualification and current AHPRA registration.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and client-centred practice.
• Commitment to evidence-based care and continuous professional development.
• Experience with paediatric and complex disability caseloads is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT assessments and interventions for paediatric and complex disability clients.
• Deliver therapy across clinic, home, school, and community settings.
• Develop goal-directed, functional intervention plans.
• Collaborate with families, carers, educators, and multidisciplinary clinicians.
• Contribute to documentation, reporting, and outcome tracking.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and shared care planning.
• Support outreach across Port Macquarie region.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Paediatric rehabilitation

Strong communication

Client-centred care

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Assistive technology

Specialist equipment

Job description

Occupational Therapist (Contractor)

Paediatric & Complex Disability Caseload

Port Macquarie, NSW (with regional outreach)

Flexible Contractor Opportunity

Full-Time or Part-Time Equivalent Hours

Competitive Contractor Rates / Percentage Split

Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a flexible contractor role within a highly supportive, multidisciplinary team working with children and young people with complex disabilities?

Our client is a well-established allied health service based in Port Macquarie, delivering high-quality, client-centred care across clinic, home, and community settings. They are seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist Contractor to join their collaborative team supporting clients aged 0–18 years, including those with cerebral palsy and similar conditions.

This is a unique opportunity to work within a highly resourced clinic environment while also supporting outreach across regional NSW.

About the Role

As a Contractor Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions for paediatric and complex disability clients
• Support children and young people with cerebral palsy and related neurological or developmental conditions
• Deliver therapy in clinic, home, school, and community settings (approximately 70% clinic-based)
• Develop goal-directed, functional, and meaningful intervention plans
• Use specialist equipment and assistive technology to support client outcomes
• Collaborate closely with families, carers, educators, and multidisciplinary clinicians
• Contribute to high-quality documentation, reporting, and goal tracking
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and shared care planning
• Support clients across Port Macquarie and surrounding outreach regions including Wauchope, Taree, Forster, Kempsey, and Coffs Harbour

What’s on Offer?

• Flexible contractor arrangement with autonomy over your schedule
• Competitive contractor rates / percentage split
• Access to a highly resourced, specialist clinic environment
• Strong multidisciplinary collaboration (OTs, Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists, Exercise Physiologists)
• Established referral streams and complex, rewarding caseload
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Opportunity to work across both clinic and community settings
• Clear pathways for professional growth and clinical development

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle
• Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication and client-centred practice skills
• Commitment to evidence-based care and continuous professional development

Why Join?

This is a highly rewarding contractor opportunity for an Occupational Therapist who enjoys working with paediatric and complex disability caseloads in a well-supported, collaborative environment. You’ll have access to excellent clinical resources, strong mentorship, and the flexibility to design a work schedule that suits your lifestyle.