Occupational Therapist

Better Rehab; City Of Vincent; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Better Flex Policy

Better Rewards Program

Paid parental leave

Resources: laptop & phone

Job summary

Better Rehab in Mount Hawthorn is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a close-knit, clinician-led team. You will assess clients across home, day centres, and community settings, and craft impactful therapy plans that improve daily living and independence.

You’ll collaborate within a supportive multidisciplinary team, gain ongoing mentoring, and access flexible hours, a generous PD budget, and travel reimbursement as part of a values-driven workplace.

Qualifications

• Full AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist is required.
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle.
• NDIS check, Working with Children Check, and Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Ideal for OT with 1–4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct meaningful assessments and design therapy plans in diverse environments.
• Build enduring relationships with clients and witness the impact of your work.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex cases and develop treatment approaches.

Skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Client-centred care

ADL assessment

Education

AHPRA registration as Occupational Therapist

NDIS Check

Working with Children Check

Police Check

Job description

• Compensation: AUD 83000 - AUD 105000 - yearly

Job Description

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

Come be part of our small, close-knit and genuinely fun team in Mount Hawthorn, where collaboration, connection and a great team culture are at the heart of what we do.

We’re growing and we’d love an enthusiastic OT to join us and be part of the exciting journey ahead! You’ll work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Exercise Physiologists and an Allied Health Assistant, giving you the opportunity to collaborate, share ideas and learn from one another.

We’re big on teamwork, celebrating wins, having a laugh and creating meaningful outcomes for the people we support. If you’re looking for a workplace where you’ll feel valued, supported and part of something special, we’d love to hear from you!

Better Rehab works across both the NDIS and Support at Home programs, providing clinicians with a broad and varied caseload. This allows you to develop your skills across a range of areas, including activities of daily living (ADLs), capacity building, assistive technology (AT), equipment prescription, and home modifications.You’llhave the opportunity to work with clients with diverse needs and develop practical, client-centred skills acrossdifferent stagesof their support journey.

Day-to-day you will:

• Conductmeaningful assessments and design impactful therapy plans in diverse environments, from participants' homes to day centres, parks, and even at the beach
• Buildenduring relationships with clients andwitnessthe lasting impact of your work.
• Innovate and Collaborate:Whetheryou'redealing with complex cases, exploring new treatment approaches, or facing professional challenges,you'llhave a whole multidisciplinary team in your corner.

What makes usBetter?

For starters,we'reclinician-led at every level, all the way to the top, so we know whatit’slike being in the trenches of care.We’vebuilt the kind of workplace we always wished existed. Wherewedon'tjustsaywe trust our clinicians – we show it.A community built by clinicians, for clinicians.

Our Values

• We GetSh*t Done!
• We are PeoplePeople
• Love What You Do
• Frankly, we Give a Damn
• We Value Ourselves

We Back You

We'recommitted to helping you grow as a clinician or as aleaderyourself. Our mentoring pathwayisn'tjust about movingup;it'sabout developing the full spectrum of skills you need to succeed and take on new opportunities including:

• Support and Supervision:You'llbe surrounded by colleagues who support you through challenges and an experienced and dedicated 1:1 Supervisor to guide you.
• Professional Development:Flexible and personalised PD budget of up to $2,500 per year to use as study leave, funding towards external learning and courses or a combination of both!
• Resources:The works- laptop, phone +all ofour sites havetherapy and assessment resources ready to grab and go.

Freedom to Work Your Way

We'vecreated an environment where you canpersonaliseyour work style and schedule. Want to split your time between online, in-clinic and community work?We’rehere toprioritisewhatever makes you the best clinician you can be with:

• Better Flex Policy:Flexible hours and the opportunity to flex off whenyou’vecompleted your client work!
• Clear KPIs:Realistic,achievableand sustainable monthly targets.
• Better Rewards Program: Earn bonus pay or extra leave, or redeem points for PD,gadgetsand experiences!
• Paid Parental Leave: 8 weeks for the primary carer and 2 for the secondary carer.
• Travel Reimbursement:Work-related travel paid monthly at$1.17per KM.

About You:

We're after OT’s who get restless when they see room for improvement andaren'tafraid to speak up about it.Who have a fire in their belly about participant care andtreat participant goals like personal missions, not just checkboxes on a form.

The ones who have the courage to challenge ideas (yes, even ours) when participant’s interests are at stake.

If this sounds like you, we might just be right for each other.

Qualifications

• Full AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist – limited may be considered on acase by casebasis
• A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle
• AnNDIS check, Working with Children Check, and Police Check (or willing to obtain)
• This is an ideal role for Occupational Therapists with 1-4 years experience

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.

Learn more atwww.betterrehab.com.au