Occupational Therapist

MedHealth; Ballina Shire, Lismore; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Industry-leading salary

Laptop

Smartphone

Salary packaging options

Clinical supervision

PD allowance

Leave options

Charitable & purpose-driven culture

Job summary

Ability Action Australia is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a flexible community role across Ballina, Byron and Lismore regions. Work is offered as full-time or part-time with the AAA home hub based in Ashmore, QLD.

You’ll tailor your caseload, conduct assessments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred support to NDIS participants. The role emphasizes professional development, clinical supervision, and a strong focus on work-life balance, with options to

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, client-centred mindset with a desire to grow.
• Interest in paediatrics, complex needs, or tailored caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload aligned with areas of interest.
• Conduct clinical assessments across emotional, cognitive, developmental and physical functions.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based therapy goals and interventions.
• Provide environmental modification advice for homes and community settings.
• Recommend Assistive Technology to promote independence.
• Stay compliant with legislation and NDIS guidelines; work within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Communication skills

Client-centred mindset

Independent & collaborative

Paediatrics interest

Job description

Join a Leading NDIS Provider - Occupational Therapist

#AAA | Ability Action Australia | Flexible Work | Empowering Lives

At Ability Action Australia, we are proud to be a national NDIS provider, supporting thousands of participants in over 300 locations across Australia.

Our team deliversAllied Health services including Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Behaviour Support, Psychology, Exercise Physiology and Physiotherapy.

Job Description

Occupational Therapist – Flexible Community role.

Location:Ballina / Byron / Lismore Regions

Work Type: Full-Time or Part-Time - AAA home hub is based in Ashmore, QLD

If you're passionate about working in the disability sector and want the freedom to tailor your caseload — we’d love to hear from you!

At Ability Action Australia, we’re committed to creating a work environment where you feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.

What We Offer You

• Flexibility – Choose the days you work! Full-time or part-time – it's up to you.
• Remuneration & Perks – Industry-leading salary + kilometre reimbursement, laptop, smartphone, and salary packaging options
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a mix of working from home, in the community.
• Professional Development – PD allowance, tailored training, and ongoing development with AAA and our parent company, MedHealth.
• Support – Regular & consistent Clinical supervision with a structured & detailed onboarding program, + mentoring from experienced OTs.
• Leave Options – Ability to purchase additional leave, plus a generous staff referral scheme
• Purpose-Driven Culture – Join a values-based team focused on delivering outstanding support to NDIS participants

Your Role will include

As an OT in our team, you’ll make a meaningful difference through:

• Managing a caseload that aligns with your areas of interest
• Conducting clinical assessments across emotional, psychological, cognitive, developmental, and physical functions
• Developing individualised, evidence-based therapy goals and interventions
• Providing environmental modification advice for homes, schools, workplaces and residential settings
• Recommending and facilitating Assistive Technology (AT) to promote independence
• Staying compliant with current legislation and NDIS guidelines
• Working collaboratively within a supportive, multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• A proactive, client-centred mindset with a desire to innovate and grow
• A genuine passion for working in the disability and community sector
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• An interest in paediatrics, complex needs, or a preferred caseload area (let’s tailor it together!)

Join a team that values your skills, supports your growth, and gives you the tools to make a lasting impact.

Our fast-growing team of more than 4,000 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.

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