Occupational Therapist

Mecwacare; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop & phone provided

Tool of Trade vehicle provided

Tax-free salary packaging up to $15,9

Meals card up to $2,700

Discounted Health Insurance

Travel across Melbourne's South West

Job summary

Mecwacare in Melbourne's South West is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our community-based team. In this full-time role you will assess functional ability, plan practical, person-centred interventions and support safe, independent living for older people in the community.

You will collaborate with consumers, families and Care Advisors, deliver home modifications and assistive technology recommendations, and participate in ongoing professional development within a supportive

Qualifications

• Active registration with AHPRA to practise as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current First Aid certificate and CPR.
• Experience completing OT assessments and delivering practical interventions.

Responsibilities

• Assess functional ability and deliver person-centred interventions.
• Suggest home modifications and assistive technology to promote safety and independence.
• Collaborate with consumers, families and Care Advisors to support outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Planning & organisation

Autonomous work

IT skills

Education

AHPRA registration (Occupational Therapist)

First Aid certificate

CPR certificate

Job description

The Opportunity:

• Full Time - Ongoing
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Laptop, Phone and Tool of Trade vehicle provided
• Travel across Melbourne's South West region
• Not-For-Profit Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax free plus a meals card of up to $2,700
• Access to discounted Health Insurance

Are you ready to start your mornings making a practical difference in people’s homes and communities? As our community aged care services continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our supportive multidisciplinary team in a full-time, community-based role across Melbourne’s South West Region. You will partner with consumers, families and Care Advisors to understand each person’s goals, assess functional ability and deliver practical, person-centred interventions that promote safety, confidence and independence.
In this role, every day brings the opportunity to create meaningful change — from recommending home modifications and assistive technology to supporting positive rehabilitative outcomes that help people live well, stay connected and reach their full potential.

Essential:

• Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to practise with the National Board.
• A current First Aid certificate and CPR certificate.
• Experience completing occupational therapy assessments and delivering practical interventions with individuals and families.
• A genuine interest in supporting older people living in the community to remain safe, independent and connected.
• Confidence providing interventions that maximise independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
• Strong communication, planning, organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work autonomously.
• The ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with consumers, families, colleagues and external partners.
• Sound IT skills and confidence using databases and digital systems.
• A current driver’s licence.

A bonus if you have:

• Membership with Occupational Therapy Australia.
• Knowledge of Home Care Packages and other community services in the aged care sector.
• Experience with brokerage models of service and Consumer Directed Care.
• Knowledge of Carelink Plus.

Why work for us? Be part of work that truly makes a meaningful difference.

mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65+ years. We are a values-based, care-driven organisation that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organisation with a diverse workforce of more than 4000 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

All successful candidates must possess or be willing to undergo and pass a National Police Check and other relevant checks.