Occupational Therapist

Ability Action Australia; Penrith; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Salary packaging

Referral bonuses

Extra leave purchase

Corporate discounts

Flexible hours

Kilometre reimbursement

Laptop and smartphone

PD allowance

Mentorship program

Career development

Job summary

Ability Action Australia is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Penrith team, offering full-time or part-time roles. You will deliver home and community-based assessments, set person-centred goals, and collaborate with families and coordinators to support participants with disability.

The role emphasizes independence through Assistive Technology, environmental modifications, and strong teamwork, with flexible hours and development opportunities across Ability Action Australia and

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist (essential).
• Ability to work independently in community settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting people with disability.
• Proactive mindset with drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Complete functional assessments with participants in their homes and community environments.
• Set meaningful, person-centred goals informed by real life routines and support needs.
• Provide recommendations for environmental modifications across home, school and work settings.
• Identify and prescribe appropriate Assistive Technology to support independence.
• Collaborate with families, support coordinators and the wider team to ensure smooth service delivery.

Skills

Independent work

Strong communication

Relationship building

Proactive mindset

Disability support passion

Education

AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist

Job description

We are one of the largest providers to the NDIS, with a multi-disciplinary team approach, tailored to the needs and goals of our participants and their family.

Job Description

Our team at #AAA is growing, and we would love to welcome an Occupational Therapist in the Penrith area. Full time or part time roles available.

In this role you will:

• Complete functional assessments with participants in their homes and community environments.
• Set meaningful, person-centred goals informed by real life routines and support needs.
• Provide recommendations for environmental modifications across home, school and work settings.
• Identify and prescribe appropriate Assistive Technology to support independence.
• Collaborate with families, support coordinators and the wider team to ensure smooth service delivery.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Proven ability to work independently in a community setting.
• Proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting people with disability.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

• Great benefits including salary packaging, referral bonuses, extra leave purchase options and corporate discounts
• True flexibility to choose the hours and days that suit your lifestyle
• Competitive package with industry-leading salary, kilometre reimbursement, laptop, smartphone, PD allowance and performance rewards
• Balanced work style combining work from home, community visits and access to office and clinic spaces
• Genuine support with weekly supervision, dedicated mentors and senior clinician guidance
• Career growth through tailored training, professional development and pathways across Ability Action Australia and MedHealth

You are welcome here.

Our fast-growing team of more than 4,000 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.