Occupational Therapist

UnitingCare Health Pty Ltd.; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 58,065 - 81,333; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Kilometre reimbursement

5 weeks annual leave

Penalties & allowances

Employee benefits program

Job summary

UnitingCare Health Pty Ltd. is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support Blue Care in Cairns. You will perform in‑home functional and environmental assessments, deliver equipment solutions, and contribute to client independence in community aged‑care settings.

You will collaborate with a statewide OT team and local staff, delivering services across Home Care Packages, CHSP, Transitional Care, and Palliative Care with time‑efficient, person‑centred care.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration with unlimited work rights.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Access to a roadworthy, insured vehicle (minimum Third‑Party Property).
• Strong communication skills and ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Effective time‑management and sound clinical problem‑solving abilities.
• Confidence to meet all relevant probity and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver functional and environmental assessments and interventions to improve client independence.
• Provide specialised equipment solutions and pressure care strategies in clients’ homes.
• Manage a wide variety of client presentations across Home Care Packages, Commonwealth Home Support Program, Transitional Care Program, and Palliative Care.
• Conduct in‑home assessments and develop tailored treatment plans, including equipment prescription, home modifications, and client education.
• Collaborate with a statewide Occupational Therapy team and local multidisciplinary teams of nurses, care workers, and support staff.
• Participate in telehealth, evidence‑based group therapies, and acute care services.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Current driver’s licence

Vehicle access

Communication skills

Time management

Clinical problem solving

Job description

Occupational Therapist – Blue Care – Cairns

Permanent full‑time or part‑time (minimum 3 days per week). Location: Cairns.

Remuneration: $42.15 – $59.04 per hour (based on experience) plus super, salary packaging, kilometre reimbursement, penalties & allowances, and 5 weeks paid annual leave (pro‑rata).

About the role

As a member of Blue Care’s Allied Health Team, you will deliver person‑centred functional and environmental assessments and interventions that empower clients to maintain independence and improve quality of life. Your work will be carried out in clients’ homes, providing specialised equipment solutions, pressure care strategies, and support across a range of community aged‑care funding programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver functional and environmental assessments and interventions to improve client independence.
• Provide specialised equipment solutions and pressure care strategies in clients’ homes.
• Manage a wide variety of client presentations across Home Care Packages, Commonwealth Home Support Program, Transitional Care Program, and Palliative Care.
• Conduct in‑home assessments and develop tailored treatment plans, including equipment prescription, home modifications, and client education.
• Collaborate with a statewide Occupational Therapy team and local multidisciplinary teams of nurses, care workers, and support staff.
• Participate in telehealth, evidence‑based group therapies, and acute care services.

Essential Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration with unlimited work rights.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Access to a roadworthy, insured vehicle (minimum Third‑Party Property).
• Strong communication skills and ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Effective time‑management and sound clinical problem‑solving abilities.
• Confidence to meet all relevant probity and compliance requirements.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in an aged‑care or acute setting.

Employee Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses and bills, and up to $2,650 for meal entertainment per annum.
• Recognition and rewards platform with employee discounts, wellbeing, and employee assistance programmes.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave (after 6 months service and in addition to government scheme).
• Diversity and inclusive leave, including paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options.
• Career development opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.