Occupational Therapist

ADEC - Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award remuneration

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Portable Long Service Leave

Additional paid Christmas leave

Study leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Multidisciplinary team environment

Clinical growth opportunities

Meaningful community-focused work

Job summary

ADEC (Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities Inc.) is a Victorian not-for-profit organisation seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Aged and Disability Services team in Melbourne. The role focuses on delivering high-quality OT services for clients accessing the SAH program, including assessments, tech recommendations, and home modifications.

Now in a full-time capacity (part-time sharing considered for the right candidates), you will work with Clinical Care Partners

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist.
• At least five years’ experience in occupational therapy.
• Experience in aged care and disability services.
• Evidence-based, person-centred practice with functional assessments.
• Ability to work with assistive technology and home modifications.
• Willingness to obtain Medicare Benefits Schedule and private health insurer registration with ADEC.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OT assessments and interventions across SAH, NDIS and FFS models.
• Assess client needs and recommend assistive technology and home modifications.
• Manage a small SAH caseload and support SAH intake and onboarding.
• Collaborate with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams for person-centred care.
• Prepare timely clinical reports and funding documentation.
• Manage client resources within budgets and maintain quality outcomes.
• Maintain records, privacy compliance, and contribute to service development.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Report writing

Organisational skills

Culturally responsive practice

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Travel to client locations

Education

AHPRA registration as Occupational Therapist

SWEP Green registration

Job description

ADEC (Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities Inc.) is a Victorian not-for-profit organisation that advocates for and supports people with disability and older people from diverse cultural backgrounds, as well as their families and carers.

Established in 1982, ADEC provides a range of disability advocacy, disability support, aged care, NDIS and community support services. We are committed to empowering people, reducing inequality and building inclusive and connected communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join ADEC’s Aged and Disability Services (ADS) team to deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy services, with a primary focus on clients accessing the Support at Home (SAH) program.

This newly created role offers you the opportunity to influence how our Occupational Therapy service evolves and contribute to its ongoing development. Working collaboratively with Clinical Care Partners, clients and their support networks, you’ll use your clinical expertise to promote independence, safety and meaningful participation in daily life.

This is a full-time position, with part-time job-sharing arrangements also considered for the right candidates.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions across SAH, NDIS and fee-for-service (FFS) funding models.
• Assess client needs and recommend assistive technology, home modifications and strategies to support independent living.
• Manage a small SAH caseload, complete internal OT referrals and provide backup support for SAH intake and onboarding.
• Collaborate with clients, families, Clinical Care Partners and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate person-centred care.
• Prepare timely clinical reports, assessments and funding documentation in line with program requirements.
• Manage client resources and expenditure within approved budgets, meeting service targets and maintaining quality outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records, comply with privacy and funding requirements, and contribute to clinical quality improvement and service development.

What we offer:

• Above-award remuneration recognising your skills and experience.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.
• Portable Long Service Leave benefits.
• Additional paid Christmas leave.
• Study leave and access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and clinical growth.
• Meaningful work with a community-focused organisation.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Current registration with the AHPRA and at least five years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Recent experience as an Occupational Therapist, with knowledge of aged care and disability services.
• Experience providing individualised assessments and interventions, with a commitment to evidence-based, person-centred practice.
• Knowledge of assistive technology, home modifications and strategies to promote independence.Strong clinical reasoning, communication, report-writing and organisational skills, with the ability to manage workloads, meet targets and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams, while delivering culturally responsive services.
• Current or eligible and willing to obtain Medicare Benefits Schedule and private health insurance provider registration with ADEC, as applicable, and minimum Green registration with SWEP.
• Current First Aid certificate, driver's licence and willingness to travel to client locations, where required.
• Experience with SAH, NDIS or other relevant funding models.
• Experience coordinating assistive technology and home modifications.
• Understanding of aged care funding, client budgets and community-based services.

For accessibility requirements or recruitment adjustments, contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

Applications close: 20/11/2026. Shortlisting and interviews will take place progressively throughout the advertising period, so early applications are encouraged.

ADEC is an inclusive employer and values the contributions of people with disability to our workplace. We encourage applications from people of all abilities and backgrounds.