Occupational Therapist

Australian Disability Support Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting bonus

Competitive remuneration

Clinical supervision

Professional development

Flexible working

Career progression

Job summary

Australian Disability Support Services (ADSS) is expanding its Victorian operations and seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join the new McKinnon team. You will provide person-centred assessments and interventions to individuals with disability, collaborating with families, carers and other professionals to enhance independence and quality of life.

We offer flexible arrangements and a supportive MDT environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth within a national

Qualifications

• A recognised Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Eligibility for AHPRA registration.
• Experience working with people with disability is valued.
• Sound knowledge of evidence-based assessment and intervention.
• Strong clinical reasoning and person-centred service delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce high-quality clinical documentation and reports.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain it.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain it.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Current driver’s licence and access to reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments using standardised and non-standardised tools.
• Assess and support participants with OT needs within your scope of practice.
• Develop individualised, person-centred plans based on assessments and goals.
• Deliver evidence-based OT interventions across a diverse participant population.
• Monitor progress, review outcomes and adapt intervention strategies.
• Prepare high-quality clinical documentation and recommendations for participants and funding bodies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including psychologists and other health professionals.
• Provide education and strategies to families and carers for home implementation.
• Liaise with referrers and stakeholders to facilitate coordinated care.
• Contribute to the growth of ADSS’s Allied Health Services in Victoria.
• Participate in supervision, professional development and quality-improvement activities.
• Maintain practice in line with AHPRA, NDIS standards and policies.

Skills

Bachelor’s or Master’s in OT

AHPRA eligibility

Disability sector experience

Evidence-based assessment

Clinical reasoning

Written and verbal communication

Clinical documentation

Autonomy with MDT teamwork

Time management

Working with Children Check

NDIS Worker Screening Check

First Aid & CPR

Driver’s licence & transport

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Australian Disability Support Services – McKinnon VIC

Australian Disability Support Services (ADSS) is an established disability, NDIS-accredited national services provider. As we continue to grow, we are expanding into a new market in Victoria and have an exciting opportunity for a Occupational Therapist to join our new team in McKinnon, VIC 3204.

This is a full-time position and an excellent opportunity to join ADSS at an exciting stage of our Victorian expansion. You will have the opportunity to help shape our Occupational Therapist services in Victoria, supported by an established multidisciplinary organisation.

As an Occupational Therapist with ADSS, you will provide high-quality, person-centred assessment and intervention to individuals with disability and communication needs. You will work collaboratively with participants, families, carers and other professionals to improve independence, participation and quality of life.

Our current services include occupational therapy, psychology, all other allied health supports to NDIS participants and private participants. In response to increasing needs from participants and stakeholders, we’re looking to broaden our offerings and welcome professional occupational therapists, who can contribute to our dynamic and supportive environment.

We offer flexible working arrangements for your lifestyle – including full‑time, part‑time, casual, and contract positions.

If you’re passionate about empowering individuals and want to join a forward‑thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Location:Cockburn, Rockingham and Mandurah with services metropolitan wide

Australian Disability Support Services – McKinnon VIC

Australian Disability Support Services (ADSS) is an established disability, NDIS-accredited national services provider. As we continue to grow, we are expanding into a new market in Victoria and have an exciting opportunity for a Occupational Therapist to join our new team in McKinnon, VIC 3204.

This is a full-time position and an excellent opportunity to join ADSS at an exciting stage of our Victorian expansion. You will have the opportunity to help shape our Occupational Therapist services in Victoria, supported by an established multidisciplinary organisation.

As an Occupational Therapist with ADSS, you will provide high-quality, person-centred assessment and intervention to individuals with disability and communication needs. You will work collaboratively with participants, families, carers and other professionals to improve independence, participation and quality of life.

Our current services include occupational therapy, psychology, all other allied health supports to NDIS participants and private participants. In response to increasing needs from participants and stakeholders, we’re looking to broaden our offerings and welcome professional occupational therapists, who can contribute to our dynamic and supportive environment.

We offer flexible working arrangements for your lifestyle – including full‑time, part‑time, casual, and contract positions.

If you’re passionate about empowering individuals and want to join a forward‑thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Location:Cockburn, Rockingham and Mandurah with services metropolitan wide

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Occupational Therapy ( FCA) assessments using appropriate standardised and non-standardised assessment tools

• Assess and support participants with Occupational Therpay needs within your scope of practice

• Develop individualised, person-centred plans based on assessment findings, participant goals and functional needs

• Deliver evidence‑based Occupational Therapy interventions across a diverse participant population

• Monitor participant progress, regularly review outcomes and adapt intervention strategies as required

• Prepare high‑quality clinical documentation, progress reports and recommendations for participants and relevant funding bodies

• Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, occupational therapists, support workers and other health professionals

• Provide education, training and practical strategies to families, carers and support workers to promote the implementation of therapeutic goals in everyday environments

• Liaise with referrers, healthcare professionals, support coordinators and other stakeholders to facilitate coordinated care

• Contribute to the development of ADSS's Allied Health Services as we establish and grow our Victorian operations

• Participate in clinical supervision, professional development and quality‑improvement activities

• Maintain professional practice in accordance with AHPRA and NDIS standards, relevant legislation and organisational policies

What we are looking for

• A recognised Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

• Eligibility for AHPRA registration

• Experience working with people with disability with Occupational Therapy needs is highly regarded

• Sound knowledge of evidence‑based assessment and intervention approaches

• Strong clinical reasoning and a person‑centred approach to service delivery

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to produce high‑quality clinical documentation and professional reports and assessments

• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team

• Strong organisational and time‑management skills

• Current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one

• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain

• Current driver's licence and access to reliable transport where community‑based services are required

Desirable:

• Experience working within the NDIS or disability sector

• Experience developing Functional Capacity Assessments and Ongoing Therapy

• Experience supporting participants with complex communication needs

• Experience providing community‑based or multidisciplinary services

What we offer

At ADSS, we recognise that attracting and retaining excellent clinicians means providing the right professional environment and support.

We offer:

• Competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications

• Ongoing clinical supervision and professional support

• Professional development opportunities and support for continued learning

• Flexible working arrangements where appropriate

• A collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team environment

• Opportunities for career progression and leadership as our Victorian services expand

• The opportunity to help shape and develop a growing speech pathology service

• A workplace culture that values professional autonomy, collaboration and high‑quality clinical care

• Employee wellbeing initiatives and support

• The backing of an established organisation with an existing presence across three locations in Western Australia

• *****Starting bonus - on successful completion of the probation period (pro rata basis).

About Australian Disability Support Services

Australian Disability Support Services (ADSS) is an established disability and allied health services organisation committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred support to people with disability.

With an established presence across three locations in Western Australia, ADSS brings together professionals from multiple disciplines to provide coordinated and holistic services tailored to the individual needs and goals of our participants.

We are now entering an exciting new phase of growth with our expansion into Victoria. Our McKinnon service represents an important step in developing ADSS's Victorian presence, and we are looking for passionate clinicians who would like to grow with us.

Our approach is centred on respect, integrity, collaboration, accountability and quality. We aim to create an environment where participants feel supported to achieve meaningful outcomes and where clinicians have the professional support, autonomy and opportunities they need to thrive.

Join ADSS and be part of establishing and growing our multidisciplinary services in Victoria.