Occupational Therapist

Drake International; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake International is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a growing Melbourne-based NDIS allied health provider. The role involves delivering evidence-based OT services to NDIS participants across home, community, clinic and telehealth settings, with a varied caseload for adults and children and strong clinical support.

You will contribute to improving independence and quality of life within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, with flexible workload management and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• NDIS experience is preferred and advantageous.
• Strong clinical reasoning and documentation skills.
• Experience delivering Occupational Therapy interventions across home, community, clinic and telehealth settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) and Occupational Therapy assessments.
• Deliver goal-focused therapy interventions across home, community, clinic and telehealth settings.
• Complete NDIS reports, progress reports, support letters and funding review documentation.
• Recommend assistive technology, equipment and environmental modifications.
• Build strong relationships with participants, families, carers, support coordinators and healthcare professionals.
• Manage a mixed caseload of paediatric and adult NDIS participants.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and meet reporting requirements.
• Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

NDIS experience

Clinical reasoning

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

A growing Melbourne-based NDIS allied health provider is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its multidisciplinary team due to continued growth and increasing referral demand.

The successful candidate will provide evidence-based Occupational Therapy services to NDIS participants across home, community, clinic and telehealth settings. The role offers a varied caseload across both adult and paediatric participants, with strong clinical support, ongoing professional development opportunities and flexibility in managing your workload. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you will play a key role in supporting participants to improve independence, achieve meaningful goals and enhance their quality of life.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES

• Conduct Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs), Assistive Technology Assessments and Occupational Therapy assessments
• Deliver goal-focused therapy interventions across home, community, clinic and telehealth settings
• Complete NDIS reports, progress reports, support letters and funding review documentation
• Recommend assistive technology, equipment and environmental modifications
• Build strong relationships with participants, families, carers, support coordinators and healthcare professionals
• Manage a mixed caseload of paediatric and adult NDIS participants
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and meet reporting requirements
• Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision and multidisciplinary collaboration

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Current AHPRA Registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience working within the NDIS and delivering Occupational Therapy interventions
• Strong report writing skills, including FCAs, Assistive Technology Assessments and NDIS reports
• Excellent clinical reasoning, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team
• Current Driver's Licence, reliable vehicle and comprehensive motor vehicle insurance
• NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working With Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience supporting both adult and paediatric participants highly regarded

Applicants must be Australian Residents.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Drake, we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equity. While our journey is ongoing, our shared goal is to create an environment where every individual is respected and valued. We are a community that recognises the strength of diversity.

Right to Work

The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia. Applicants who do not have a current right to work In Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply.