Occupational Therapist

Suncare Community Services; North Lakes; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Leave loading

CPD allowance

Monthly clinical development sessions

Flexible and hybrid working

Employee Assistance Program

QLeave

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Suncare Community Services – North Lakes is seeking a Community Occupational Therapist to support clients in their homes and local communities around Brisbane. You will assess needs, prescribe equipment, and design practical, person-centred care plans that help people stay independent and connected.

Join an Allied Health team that values learning, collaboration, and flexible, hybrid working options. Applicants should be registered with AHPRA and hold a degree in Occupational Therapy.

Qualifications

• Requirement: tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current AHPRA registration to practise.
• Experience delivering OT services in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and recommend equipment for daily living.
• Prescribe exercises and strategies to maintain independence.
• Collaborate with carers, families and partners to tailor support.
• Share knowledge and contribute to service improvement.

Skills

Community health care

Clinical assessments

Patient education

Strong communication

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Suncare Community Services – North Lakes QLD

Why you will love Working Here

Getting older can mean giving up a lot, your home, your routine, your sense of independence. We don't think it should.

With more than 800 team members and 300 volunteers, we're here to help people keep living the life they love, with reliable in-home and community care, a local team who knows the neighbourhood, and the kind of support that always has time for a cuppa and a chat.

And we look after our team the same way. We offer real support, meaningful recognition, and rewards that reflect the difference you make every day.

Here's what you can expect:

• Clear, supported career pathways and training to help you grow
• Full induction and buddy shifts
• Branded workwear
• Not-for-profit salary packaging ($15,900 per annum)
• Leave loading to make your time off even more rewarding
• Monthly clinical development sessions and a CPD allowance to support your learning goals
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Employee referral reward program - because good people know good people
• Fitness Passport - access to gyms and wellness facilities
• Employee Assistance Program - confidential support when you need it
• QLeave - portable long service leave that recognises long-term care work

What you will be doing

As a Community Occupational Therapist, you'll join a supportive Allied Health team helping people stay independent, active, and connected to the life they love. Every day looks a little different, but you'll spend your time supporting people in their own homes and communities with practical, person-centred care.

Your day may include:

• Completing assessments and recommending equipment that makes daily life a little easier
• Prescribing exercises and practical strategies that help people stay independentWorking alongside customers, carers, families and community partners to provide tailored support
• Sharing knowledge with the team and contributing to continual improvement

This role is based in North Lakes, with regular travel across the Brisbane region. We're ideally looking for someone who can work full-time, helping us support more people in our local community. We know life doesn't always fit neatly into a standard work week, so if you'd like to be considered, please outline your preferred days and hours in your cover letter.

This is a chance to do meaningful work that makes a real difference, close to home.

You will Thrive in this role if you

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration
• Have experience supporting older people with OT care in the community
• Are confident on the road, with a current driver's licence and insured vehicle
• Communicate with warmth and clarity, building trust with ease
• Are tech-savvy and detail-oriented, keeping notes and plans up to date
• Stay committed to learning - from First Aid refreshers to professional networks
• Know how to motivate others and support people with complex needs
• Hold (or are willing to get) First Aid, CPR, and a National Criminal History Check

We welcome applications from First Nations people, the LGBTIQA+ community, people with disabilities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. Your story matters here.

We are committed to creating a culturally safe, inclusive and welcoming workplace for all.

We proudly work across the lands of the Gubbi Gubbi (Gub-bee Gub-bee), Turrbal, Yuggera, Darumbal, Butchulla (Batjala) & Taribelang Bunda peoples, and extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.