Occupational Therapist

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect); Adelaide; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 121,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone

Laptop

KM reimbursement

Tolls reimbursement

Salary packaging

Professional development

Job summary

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our Adelaide team and make a meaningful impact for Autistic people across age groups in home, school, and community settings.

You’ll manage your own caseload within a supportive clinical team, delivering person-centred, strengths-based supports tailored to each individual’s goals and environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Full AHPRA registration.
• Current and valid Australian driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Comprehensive motor vehicle insurance.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Working With Children Check (state-based).
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You (completed or willing to access).
• RRHAN-EC certification (South Australia) or willingness to obtain.
• International police check (if required).

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy supports to participants in community settings (home, school, or community).
• Develop practical, goal-focused intervention plans.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, and support networks.
• Build strengths-based, functional, and meaningful life skills for participants.
• Support participants to develop independence and everyday life skills.
• Maintain autonomy in the community while aligning with a supportive clinical team.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Driver's licence

NDIS Worker Screening

Working With Children Check

NDIS Orientation

Police check

RRHAN-EC

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) is one of the largest autism-specific service providers in Australia and operates one of the world’s largest autism-specific school programs.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we partner with Autistic people of all ages and their families to deliver evidence-informed, person-centred and strengths-based supports.

At Aspect, we recognise a different brilliant®—celebrating the strengths, interests and aspirations of Autistic people and working to build meaningful, everyday outcomes that matter.

Job Description

Salary: $81.7K – $121K inc super (FTE)

Perks: Phone + laptop + km reimbursement + tolls + salary packaging + professional development

Employment: Permanent, part-time, 2 or 3 days per week

We’re looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our Adelaide team and make a genuine impact in the lives of Autistic children, young people and adults.

This is a varied, community-based role where no two days look the same. You’ll manage your own caseload while being supported by a strong, collaborative clinical team.

You’ll work directly with participants in their everyday environments—home, school, or community—helping them build practical skills, independence, and confidence in line with their goals.

At Aspect, we understand that once you’ve met one Autistic person, you’ve met one Autistic person. This role offers real clinical diversity, creativity, and the opportunity to tailor supports to each individual.

What your day will look like

You will:

• Deliver therapy supports to 3 - 4 participants per day in community settings
• Develop practical, goal-focused intervention plans
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, and support networks
• Build strategies that are strengths-based, functional, and meaningful
• Support participants to develop independence and everyday life skills
• Work both autonomously in the community and as part of a highly supportive team

Qualifications

What you bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Full AHPRA registration
• Current and valid Australian driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle (km and tolls reimbursed)
• Comprehensive motor vehicle insurance
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Working With Children Check (state-based)
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You, click here to access
• Current RRHAN-EC certification (South Australia) or willingness to obtain (where required)
• International police check (if required)

Additional Information

What we offer

• Competitive salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
• Structured induction and tailored graduate support program
• Strong clinical supervision and ongoing mentoring
• Permanent role with stable caseload development
• Paid parental leave and generous personal/carer’s leave
• Ongoing internal and external professional development opportunities
• PBS training and specialised autism practice development
• Annual National Conference for learning and networking
• Reward and recognition program
• Fitness Passport discounted gym membership
• Employee discount platform (Beny)

Why join us

You’ll be part of a purpose-led organisation where your work directly contributes to meaningful, everyday change for Autistic people and their families. You’ll have autonomy in your day, strong team support behind you, and the opportunity to grow your clinical career in a highly specialised field.

Enquiries: Tracy Harington Hawes, Educator, Acting Operational Leader Aspect Therapy, [e-mail]

Aspect is committed to building an inclusive workforce and strongly encourages applications from Autistic people, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are happy to make adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support individual needs.

Learn more: www.autismspectrum.org.au