Mobility & Seating Clinician: Assistive Tech Pilot

Novita Services; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Novita is Australia’s leading provider of therapy, assistive technology and community living services. The role focuses on our Assistive Technology Refurbishment and Rental pilot, making refurbished AT more accessible and affordable for users under 65 with a disability.

The successful candidate will apply clinical/engineering problem‑solving across wheelchairs, seating, beds and toileting aids, and may engage with NDIA for system improvements. On‑the‑job training is provided.

Qualifications

• Interest in mobility, seating and assistive technology solutions.
• Foundational knowledge of anatomy, posture and functional assessment (new grads welcome).
• Emerging clinical reasoning with willingness to learn and apply evidence‑based practice.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients, families and professionals.
• Strong problem‑solving with proactive, hands‑on approach.

Responsibilities

• Support Assistive Technology Refurbishment and Rental pilot.
• Develop solutions to be presented to the NDIA to improve access to AT.
• Collaborate with clinicians/engineers to implement on‑the‑job training and hands‑on repairs.
• Contribute fresh ideas to enhance service delivery for AT users.

Skills

Mobility devices

Posture assessment

Evidence-based practice

Clear communication

Problem solving

Tech literacy

Education

AHPRA membership eligible

Registration with AHPRA or Engineers Australia

Post-graduate qualification in OT/Physiotherapy/Engineering

NDIS Worker Check & SA Working with Children Check

Tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Novita is Australia’s leading provider of therapy, assistive technology and community living services. The role focuses on our Assistive Technology Refurbishment and Rental pilot, making refurbished AT more accessible and affordable for users under 65 with a disability.

The successful candidate will apply clinical/engineering problem‑solving across wheelchairs, seating, beds and toileting aids, and may engage with NDIA for system improvements. On‑the‑job training is provided.