Occupational Therapist

Better Rehab; Darwin; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel $1.17/km

1:1 supervision

PD budget $2,500 per year

Wellness days

Discounted healthcare

Better Rewards program

Job summary

Better Rehab is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver community-based therapy across NDIs and home support programs. You’ll assess, plan and implement across ADLs, equipment, AT and home modifications, working with a small team of experienced clinicians.

Join a clinician-led practice with clear development pathways, supportive supervision, and national opportunities across 30+ locations. Valid AHPRA registration and driver's license preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Occupational Therapy eligible for General AHPRA Registration.
• Alignment with Better Rehab core values and a valid driver's license.
• Willingness to obtain Working with Children Check, NDIS Screening Check and Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct meaningful assessments and design therapy plans in diverse environments (homes, day centres, parks).
• Build enduring relationships with clients and observe long-term impact of therapy.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to adapt approaches across complex cases.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Home visits

Clinical reasoning

Client relationships

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Description

Flexibility with structure. Autonomy with real support. We work 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’ll have the opportunity to work with clients with diverse needs and develop practical, client-centred skills across different stages of their support journey. You’ll join a small team of two experienced Occupational Therapists who are passionate about supporting clients in the community.

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.

Why Better Rehab?

• Clinician-led at every level
• Clear development, progression, and leadership pathways
• Dedicated 1:1, group supervision and monthly inservices
• Realistic KPIs that support quality outcomes, not volume-driven pressure
• Personal PD budget of up to $2,500 per year
• Paid travel at $1.17/km
• 8 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer, 2 weeks for the secondary carer
• Wellness days, EAP program & discounted healthcare
• Better Rewards Program — bonus pay, extra leave, PD, and more
• National opportunities and support across 30+ Australian locations

Our Values

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

These values guide how we work, lead and care — every day.

Qualifications

• A degree in Occupational Therapy which qualifies for General AHPRA Registration
• Alignment with our core values.
• Valid full driver's license and vehicle.
• Working with Children's Check, NDIS Screening Check, Police Check (or willingness to apply).
• The role is open to Occupational Therapists with any level of experience

Commitment to Diversity:

At Better Rehab, we embrace diversity, inclusivity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities including neurodiverse individuals. If you think you’d be great in this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply, we’d love to hear from you.