Occupational Therapist

Better Rehab; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Paid parental leave

PD budget and study leave

Laptop and phone provided

Job summary

Better Rehab on the Central Coast is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our expanding team. You will manage a diverse caseload across developmental and acquired disabilities, delivering meaningful assessments and therapy plans, often in participants' homes, day centres, or community settings, while enjoying strong mentorship and flexible work arrangements.

We offer comprehensive support including 1:1 supervision, internal PD budget, paid study leave, travel reimbursement, device

Qualifications

• Full AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle.
• NDIS check, Working with Children Check and Police Check (or willing to obtain).
• A degree in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct meaningful assessments and design therapy plans in diverse environments (home, day centres, parks, beach).
• Build enduring relationships with clients and observe the impact of your work.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to address complex cases and new treatment approaches.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Compensation: AUD 90,000 - AUD 120,000 - yearly

Company Description

Join a Crew that Celebrates Wins Together and has Each Other’s Backs

“Working for Better Rehab is awesome! I love the variety of the caseload, I love the team, and I love the work-life-balance.”

Maddie, OT

Be part of our expanding presence in the Central Coast and enjoy the support of two experienced Senior Occupational Therapists who are passionate about mentoring and helping you grow; both personally and professionally.

While we currently operate under a remote model, we have exciting plans to open a local office as our team continues to grow. In the meantime, you’ll need to feel confident and comfortable working independently from home, with plenty of virtual support and connection along the way.

Job Description

Joining our Central Coast team, you'll experience a varied caseload that includes developmental and acquired disabilities across the lifespan. Here, you’ll find a career that offers not just a job, but a fulfilling journey making real differences in people’s lives.

Day-to-day you will:

• Conduct meaningful assessments and design impactful therapy plans in diverse environments, from participants' homes to day centres, parks, and even at the beach
• Build enduring relationships with clients and witness the lasting impact of your work.
• Innovate and Collaborate:Whether you're dealing with complex cases, exploring new treatment approaches, or facing professional challenges, you'll have a whole multidisciplinary team in your corner.

What makes us Better?

For starters, we're clinician-led at every level, all the way to the top, so we know what it’s like being in the trenches of care. We’ve built the kind of workplace we always wished existed. Where we don't just say we trust our clinicians – we show it. A community built by clinicians, for clinicians.

Our Values

• We Get Sh*t Done!
• We are People People
• Love What You Do
• Frankly, we Give a Damn
• We Value Ourselves

We Back You

We're committed to helping you grow as a clinician or as a leader yourself. Our mentoring pathway isn't just about moving up; it's about developing the full spectrum of skills you need to succeed and take on new opportunities including:

• Support and Supervision:You'll be surrounded by colleagues who support you through challenges and an experienced and dedicated 1:1 Supervisor to guide you.
• Professional Development:Access to an extensive internal PD schedule + a personal budget.
• Study Leave:4 full days paid study leave per calendar year.
• Resources:The works- laptop, phone + all of our sites have therapy and assessment resources ready to grab and go.

Freedom to Work Your Way

We've created an environment where you can personalise your work style and schedule. Want to split your time between online, in-clinic and community work? We’re here to prioritise whatever makes you the best clinician you can be with:

• Better Flex Policy:Flexible hours and the opportunity to flex off when you’ve completed your client work!
• Clear KPIs:Realistic, achievable and sustainable monthly targets.
• Better Rewards Program:Earn bonus pay or extra leave, or redeem points for PD, gadgets and experiences!
• Paid Parental Leave:8 weeks for the primary carer and 2 for the secondary carer.
• Travel Reimbursement:Work-related travel paid monthly at 92c per KM.

Qualifications

You’ll need:

• Full AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle
• An NDIS check, Working with Children Check and Police Check (or willing to obtain)
• A degree in Occupational Therapy

Onshore applicants seeking sponsorship will be considered.

Commitment to Diversity

At Better Rehab, we embrace diversity, inclusivity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities including neurodiverse individuals.

If you thinkyou’dbe great in this role butdon’tmeet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply,we’dlove to hear from you.