Occupational Therapist

Unite Recruitment; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Work from home

9-day fortnight

Structured supervision

National OT network

Professional development

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Annual leave benefits

Job summary

Unite Recruitment is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a national allied health provider’s Canberra team. The role targets therapists with around 2+ years of experience, offering autonomy, strong clinical development, and access to a nationwide OT network.

You’ll treat children and adults across clinic, home, school, and community settings, with Senior OT support and a flexible calendar. National checks and a collaborative practice culture are emphasised.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current AHPRA registration or eligibility for registration.
• Around 2+ years of clinical experience.
• Sound clinical reasoning and assessment skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to person-centred, evidence-based practice.
• Current driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
• National Police Check
• Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check

Responsibilities

• Delivering functional assessments and therapy across a varied caseload.
• Working with participants across the lifespan.
• Completing Functional Capacity Assessments and clinical reports.
• Making Assistive Technology recommendations and supporting equipment trials.
• Developing skills in home modifications and complex assessments.
• Delivering goal-focused therapy to build everyday skills and independence.
• Working collaboratively with families, support workers and other health professionals.
• Managing your own calendar, clinical documentation and caseload.
• Reviewing participant progress against NDIS and rehabilitation goals

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Assessment skills

Communication skills

NDIS experience

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

• Salary: Up to $110K base salary + bonuses + travel allowance
• Flexibility: Flexible hours, work-from-home options and 9-day fortnight opportunities
• Support: Structured clinical supervision, national OT network and ongoing professional development

About the role

An established national allied health provider is recruiting an Occupational Therapist to join their growing Canberra team.

This is a great opportunity for an OT with around 2+ years' experience who wants to build their clinical skills, take on greater autonomy and progress their career.

You’ll join a multidisciplinary allied health team with more than 30 years of experience supporting people across disability, injury and rehabilitation. You’ll also be part of a national network of more than 120 Occupational Therapists, giving you access to experienced clinicians, specialist knowledge and ongoing support.

You’ll work with children and adults across clinic, home, school and community settings. You’ll have the freedom to manage your own calendar and shape your caseload, with experienced Senior OTs available to support your development.

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering functional assessments and therapy across a varied caseload
• Working with participants across the lifespan
• Completing Functional Capacity Assessments and clinical reports
• Making Assistive Technology recommendations and supporting equipment trials
• Developing skills in home modifications and complex assessments
• Delivering goal-focused therapy to build everyday skills and independence
• Working collaboratively with families, support workers and other health professionals
• Managing your own calendar, clinical documentation and caseload
• Reviewing participant progress against NDIS and rehabilitation goals

Clinical areas you can develop

You’ll have the opportunity to broaden your experience or develop a specialisation in areas such as:

• Paediatrics and early childhood
• Mental health
• Sensory assessments and interventions
• Home modifications
• Functional Capacity Assessments
• Complex disability and rehabilitation

Backgrounds we’d love to hear from

We’re interested in Occupational Therapists with experience across a range of clinical settings, including:

• Disability and NDIS
• Paediatric occupational therapy
• Adult occupational therapy
• Community health
• Rehabilitation
• Mental health
• Early childhood intervention
• Assistive Technology
• Home modifications
• Hospital and inpatient settings
• Private practice

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration or eligibility for registration
• Around 2+ years of clinical experience
• Sound clinical reasoning and assessment skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A commitment to person-centred, evidence-based practice
• Current driver’s licence and access to a vehicle

Also required

• National Police Check
• Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check

What’s on offer

• Salary up to $110K base, plus bonuses and travel allowance
• Flexible working hours and autonomy over your calendar
• Work-from-home flexibility for administration days
• 9-day fortnight and part-time options
• Clients allocated closer to home where possible
• Structured onboarding and regular supervision with experienced Senior OTs
• Access to a national network of more than 120 Occupational Therapists
• Funded professional development, clinical mentoring and specialist training
• Career pathways into senior clinical and leadership roles
• Paid parental leave, Fitness Passport and additional annual leave benefits
• Supportive, inclusive and clinically led workplace culture