Occupational Therapist

Autism SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Travel reimbursement

Employee benefits program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Autism SA invites applications for multiple permanent full-time Occupational Therapy roles at our Tonsley or Elizabeth clinic, with opportunities to also work in the community. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

We offer real salary packaging benefits, generous supervision, and flexible work arrangements to support best practice in autistic care. Join Australia’s leading autism peak body to deliver evidence-based OT services, contribute to group programs, and advance your professional growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or similar.
• Membership or eligibility for membership with Allied Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Knowledge and experience in the delivery of Occupational Therapy services and working with autistic individuals.
• Satisfactory DHS Working with Children Clearance, NDIS Worker Screening, and National Police Check.
• SA Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic assessments and evidence-based intervention for individuals across all ages in Occupational Therapy.
• Work with autistic clients across the lifespan with allocations to clinical preferences where possible.
• Deliver neurodiversity-affirming therapy using best practice.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and supervisors to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

OT knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)

AHPRA registration eligibility

Job description

Multiple Permanent full-time positions available. Part-time flexibility possible

Positions based at either our Tonsley or Elizabeth clinic, with opportunities to also work within the community.

Full salary packaging benefits (ability to sacrifice up to $15,899 per annum)

Please note, this role is for immediate start. Our 2027 Graduate roles will be advertised shortly.

Your new company

As Australia’s longest standing autism peak body, Autism SA has a strong and rich history of being a recognised leader in providing specialised services to individuals on the autism spectrum, their families, and the broader community. When you join Autism SA you’ll get to work with dedicated and passionate staff who are driven to support autistic people to live the life they choose in an inclusive society.

Working alongside experienced colleagues from a variety of professions, you’ll have access to an extensive knowledge base and development opportunities, giving you the chance to fuel your professional growth, expand your skills, and provide the highest quality of care to clients and their families.

About the role

Join our welcoming, inclusive, tight-knit team, who embrace neurodiversity and foster a supportive work environment

Work with autistic clients across the lifespan, with clients allocated to clinical preferences where possible

Weembrace and respect neurodiversityand prioritise using neurodiversity-affirming practices within therapy

The role is responsible and accountable for the provision of therapeutic assessments and evidence-based intervention for individuals across all age ranges, in the area of Occupational Therapy.

What we can offer you

Realistic KPIs

High-level of clinical supervision and support, including:

Regular clinical supervisions with your clinical Senior, tailored to your professional needs and fortnightly team updates meetings

Access to and support from discipline-specific Clinical Leads

Regular operational supervision and support from your Business Unit Lead, to assist you with admin and operational processes, to allow your clinical supervision to be just that – clinical!

Fantastictraining and professional development opportunities(including access to in-house training, research teams and external PD)

Modern clinic spaces equipped with purpose-built therapy rooms and well-resourced gross motor and sensory spaces.

Resources and assessments: Access to an extensive and ever-growing collection of up-to-date, neurodiversity-affirming, evidence-based therapeutic resources and assessments.

Your Schedule preferences are considered and supported, to create a workday that works best to your working style and strengths.

Opportunity to facilitate, lead and co-design group programs, including our interest-based groups, School Readiness Program and Mealtime Groups and services.

We offer travel reimbursement and work hard to match caseloads to your preferred geography wherever we can.

Opportunities to be involved in a variety of internal committees, including the Wellbeing Committee and Neurodivergent Staff Committee.

Leadership opportunities and opportunities for growth, aligning to the Clinical Competencies Framework

Flexible working arrangements including locations (2 clinic bases and community sessions available) and flexible working hours (including the opportunity to accumulate and take Flexi-time).

Attractivesalary packaging benefits(an opportunity to increase our take home pay) as part of a non-profit organisation, including options for novated lease agreements and meals and entertainment benefits.

Access to ouremployee benefits programincluding paid parental leave, 16 weeks paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling, recruitment referral bonus, and more!

What you will need to succeed

Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or similar;

Membership or eligibility for membership with Allied Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);

Knowledge and experience in the delivery of Occupational Therapy services and working with autistic individuals;

Satisfactory DHS Working with Children Clearance, NDIS Worker Screening, and National Police Check,

SA Driver License

New graduates are encouraged to apply. See here for more information about our New Graduate Program .

Autism SA is committed to improving and sustaining employment outcomes for people from diverse backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Victoria Brown, Business Unit Lead – Therapy Service via email: [e-mail]

No recruitment agencies please

Autistic individuals and their families established Autism SA in 1964. It was the first organisation of its kind in Australia. Since the beginning, Autism SA has been single-minded in its focus on supporting the autism community.

Today the organisation has a long and rich history of being a recognised leader for the provision of specialised consulting and services to people on the autism spectrum, their families and the broader community.

Autistic individuals and their families established Autism SA in 1964. It was the first organisation of its kind in Australia. Since the beginning, Autism SA has been single-minded in its focus on supporting the autism community.

Today the organisation has a long and rich history of being a recognised leader for the provision of specialised consulting and services to people on the autism spectrum, their families and the broader community.