Occupational Therapist

Pinstripe Recruitment; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Performance bonuses

Work flexibility

Relocation assistance

Career progression

Job summary

Pinstripe Recruitment is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering services to children and adults within the community. The role offers flexibility, clinical support and opportunities for professional growth across paediatric and adult cases.

The position is mobile and community-based with options to work from home or service hubs, plus ongoing supervision and development opportunities. A great entry for graduates and experienced clinicians alike.

Qualifications

• OT qualification recognized for practice.
• Current registration with AHPRA, or eligible to obtain registration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Client-centred approach focused on outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions for paediatric and adult clients.
• Support participants to achieve NDIS goals and improve function.
• Complete assistive technology assessments and recommendations.
• Prepare accurate clinical reports within required timeframes.
• Manage a varied caseload while meeting clinical targets.
• Collaborate with families, coordinators, referrers and stakeholders.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision and professional development.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Client-centred approach

NDIS knowledge

Education

OT qualification

AHPRA registration or eligible

Job description

Flexibility, support and career growth — delivered daily.

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $85,000–$120,000 + PD + Bonuses

Relocation Assistance: Available for interstate and international candidates

Make a meaningful difference in your OT career

Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a role that offers flexibility, clinical support and genuine opportunities for professional growth?

We are seeking passionate Occupational Therapists to join a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based services to children and adults across the community.

Whether you're an experienced clinician ready for your next challenge or a new graduate looking to build a strong foundation, this opportunity offers the support, flexibility and development you need to thrive.

About the Role

You'll deliver a diverse range of occupational therapy services across community, telehealth and centre-based settings, supporting clients to achieve their individual goals and improve their independence, participation and quality of life.

This is a mobile, community-based position offering flexibility to work from home or one of the service hubs when you're not working directly with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide evidence-based interventions for paediatric and adult clients.
• Support participants to achieve their NDIS goals and improve functional outcomes.
• Complete assistive technology (AT) assessments and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Prepare accurate, high-quality clinical reports within required timeframes.
• Manage a varied caseload while meeting clinical and service delivery targets.
• Collaborate with families, support coordinators, referrers and other key stakeholders.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision, mentoring and professional development.

A Graduate Program Designed Around You

New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Starting your career as an Occupational Therapist should be an exciting and supported experience. Our structured 12-month graduate program is designed to help you build clinical confidence, develop practical skills and transition smoothly into professional practice.

You'll benefit from:

• A comprehensive induction week to get you started.
• Weekly one-to-one clinical supervision.
• Opportunities to shadow experienced clinicians.
• Core clinical skills training and internal professional development.
• Fortnightly group mentoring sessions.
• Regular mental health and wellbeing check-ins.
• Access to experienced senior clinicians across multiple disciplines.

You'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, ask questions, build your skills and develop your own clinical approach in a supportive environment.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary: $85,000–$120,000, depending on experience.
• Professional development: Ongoing learning and opportunities to expand your clinical expertise.
• Performance bonuses: Additional earning potential.
• Work flexibility: A combination of community, telehealth and centre-based work, with flexibility to work from home or service hubs when appropriate.
• Clinical support: Regular supervision, mentoring and access to senior clinicians.
• Career progression: Opportunities to grow your skills and develop your career.
• Relocation assistance: Available for suitable interstate and international candidates.
• A varied caseload: Work with both paediatric and adult clients, making a meaningful difference across the community.

About You

We're interested in Occupational Therapists who are passionate about helping people achieve greater independence and who value evidence-based practice, collaboration and continuous learning.

You will ideally have:

• A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification.
• Current registration with AHPRA, or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A client-centred approach and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
• A willingness to learn, develop and engage in ongoing professional development.

Previous experience in community-based practice and the NDIS is beneficial, but new graduates are welcome to apply.