Occupational Therapist

HenderCare; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site car parking (CBD)

Laptop provided

Fleet car usage

Job summary

HenderCare is seeking Occupational Therapists to join a responsive Allied Health team. You’ll deliver evidence-based, client-centred care in homes and clinical settings, supporting clients across the lifespan with equipment recommendations and home modifications.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, applying trauma-informed practice and functional assessments to improve daily living activities, safety, and participation. Pre-employment checks and licensing are required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in occupational therapy.
• AHPRA registered, including OTA membership (or eligible to register).
• Demonstrated experience in paediatrics or adults-focused therapy with NDIS exposure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a clinical caseload with clients of varying needs.
• Conduct comprehensive functional capacity / needs assessments and provide actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with families, health professionals, and service providers for holistic care.
• Assess and prescribe assistive technology and home modifications for daily living.
• Ensure timely responses to referrals and maintain accurate records.
• Engage in quality improvement and service development initiatives.

Skills

Tertiary qualification

AHPRA registered

NDIS experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

• Permanent full-time and part-time positions available
• Open to early careers, experienced and senior
• Convenient city location, laptop & fleet car usage
• Exceptional worklife balance and flexibility

Category: Professional/Specialist

Location

Adelaide, SA, AU, 5000

The Opportunity

• Permanent full-time and part-time positions available
• Open to early careers, experienced and senior
• Convenient city location, laptop & fleet car usage
• Exceptional worklife balance and flexibility

Welcome to HenderCare

At HenderCare, we pride ourselves on the high-quality care and support we offer to people living with a disability, people in the acute healthcare sector, children and young people, and our older Australians. Our mission is to give our all for health and community care, with our clients at the forefront of all that we do, enhancing their lives and assisting them to achieve their goals and improve their well‑being.

We recognise that our greatest contribution to enhancing the lives of our clients is the investment in talented, caring, and passionate people. Our clients include service recipients of the NDIS, Lifetime Support Authority, Support at Home, and private services, and therapists are encouraged to build a caseload that suits their interests and areas of strength.

Occupational Therapists are critical to the Allied Health services we provide here at HenderCare and we currently have multiple opportunities for engaged, motivated and client-centred Occupational Therapists to join our team. We are looking for new staff members who can bring initiative and new ideas to our team.

The ideal candidates will have experience working with a variety of client needs and therapeutic approaches, including trauma-informed practice, assistive technology prescription and home modification, and functional needs assessments. You will ensure our clients are provided high-quality support services and therapeutic care informed by evidence-based research.

About The Role

As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide evidence based, high-quality care to clients across the lifespan, aiming to improve a person's quality of life through meaningful engagement in occupations. You have a unique opportunity to work with clients in their own homes and provide expert advice on equipment, home modifications and activities of daily living intervention.

To be successful for this role you will demonstrate the ability to:

• Independently manage a clinical caseload, including clients with complex needs, while maintaining high standards of clinical practice.
• Conduct comprehensive functional capacity/needs assessments, providing effective strategies and recommendations to enhance client function, safety, and participation in daily activities.
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team, working closely with families, health professionals, and service providers to ensure holistic care.
• Assess and prescribe assistive technology and home modifications that support people with disabilities and older people in safely engaging in their daily occupations.
• Ensure timely response to referrals, maintain accurate records, and meet service delivery targets in line with HenderCare's policies and standards.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives, service development projects, and continuous improvement activities to enhance service delivery outcomes.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following

• Tertiary qualification in occupational therapy
• AHPRA registered, including membership to OTA (or eligible to register).
• Demonstrated experience working in paediatrics or adults-focused therapeutic care with significant experience within the NDIS.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with a proven ability to manage competing priorities

You Will Also Need/be Willing To Obtain

• Working with Children’s Check
• NDIS Workers Clearance
• National Police Clearance
• Driver’s License

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

So why choose HenderCare?

• Connected, Supportive Team Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect. With a strong focus on wellbeing and a culture of inclusion, you’ll feel supported, heard and empowered.
• Tailored Caseloads: You have the flexibility to work with children, adults, or both – it's your choice! We are here to help you develop your skills in these areas or to support your ongoing professional growth in your areas of passion and expertise.
• Community based services: We are committed to delivering functional and meaningful support and intervention in the environments that matter most to our participants. Whether at home, childcare, school, work, day programs, or out in the community, we meet our clients where they are, supporting them in the activities and settings that are most relevant to their daily lives.
• Professional Growth: Ongoing training, mentoring, and career development opportunities. We are committed to delivering evidence-based, high-quality care aligned with your clinical strengths and passions.
• Benefits: Competitive salary, employee benefits and perks scheme (health, fitness, retail, and more), paid on‑site car parking in the CBD, laptop, and fleet car usage.
• Flexible working arrangements: Work remotely and utilise our city-based clinic. We empower our employees to achieve a healthy work‑life balance, aligning with their lifestyle and career goals, enabling them to thrive both personally and professionally.

Diversity, Safety and Inclusion

HenderCare is an inclusive and equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional and safe working environment with a zero‑tolerance approach to sexual abuse, bullying, discrimination, and harassment. We value Australia's diversity and seek to improve equal and equitable opportunities for all employees and prospective candidates, regardless of race, age, gender, sex, abilities, culture, language, and socio‑economic background.

We are committed to fostering a work environment that respects and pays tribute to the rich history and culture of our First Nations People. Through our combined efforts in Closing the Gap, we aim to provide valuable employment for our First Nations peoples and encourage their contribution to our workforce.

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