Occupational Therapist

Ability Action Australia; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Supportive supervision

Competitive pay

Travel reimbursement

Equipment provided

PD allowance

Inclusive culture

Career development

Job summary

Ability Action Australia is expanding its occupational therapy team in Brisbane to support NDIS participants across community settings. You’ll balance clinic and in-home visits, working with a multidisciplinary team to achieve meaningful goals.

We offer flexible full-time or part-time hours, a supportive supervisor, professional development, and competitive remuneration with benefits like travel reimbursement and equipment provided.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a collaborative team.
• A passion for helping people in the disability sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload and deliver therapeutic services in line with participant goals.
• Assess emotional, cognitive, developmental, and physical function.
• Develop evidence-based treatment goals and interventions.
• Recommend assistive technology and environmental modifications for independence.
• Support participants in home, school, work, and community settings.
• Maintain compliance with legislation and best-practice standards.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Communication skills

Independent yet collaborative

Disability sector passion

Job description

Job Description

We’re expanding our team and seeking Occupational Therapists who are passionate about improving the lives of people with disability.

Caseload Location: Within 30mins from your home suburb anywhere within the Brisbane area!

AAA Office hub based in Yeerongpilly

Work Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

At Ability Action Australia, we believe that great clinicians deserve flexibility, support, and the freedom to shape their career.

Why Join Us?

• Flexibility – Choose your own workdays! Full-time or part-time options available
• Stable environment – We are financially strong with the added support of our parent company MedHealth
• Excellent Remuneration – Competitive salary, kilometer reimbursement, smartphone, laptop, and salary packaging
• Work-Life Balance – Work from home, in the community, and enjoy in-office support when needed
• Professional Support – You’ll be guided by a dedicated clinical supervisor and a team of experienced mentors
• Development Opportunities – Access tailored training, PD allowance, and career pathways across Ability Action Australia and MedHealth
• Benefits That Matter – Staff referral bonuses, option to purchase additional leave, and our “Performance with Purpose” reward and recognition program
• Uplifting Culture – Be part of a fun, supportive, and purpose-driven team committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for NDIS participants

Your Role

As part of our multi-disciplinary team, you’ll support NDIS participants across all ages in a community setting by:

• Managing a varied caseload and delivering therapeutic services in line with participant goals

• Assessing emotional, psychological, cognitive, developmental, and physical function

• Developing evidence-based treatment goals and interventions tailored to each individual

• Recommending assistive technology and environmental modifications for increased independence

• Supporting participants in home, school, work, and community settings

• Maintaining compliance with current legislation and best-practice standards

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• A proactive and innovative mindset, with a genuine desire to make a difference

• Ability to work independently and thrive in a collaborative team

• A passion for helping people in the disability sector

Additional Information

Let’s Talk!

Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned OT, if you're excited about working flexibly in the community and want to feel supported every step of the way — we’d love to hear from you.

You are welcome here.

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.