Occupational Therapist

Uniting; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Salary packaging up to $18,550

U Rewards program

Fitness Passport

Career growth opportunities

Purchase of additional leave

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT invites applications for an Occupational Therapist to support older adults to remain safe, independent, and confident at home in Western Sydney, Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains regions. This community-based role involves functional assessments, practical interventions, and reablement-focused support.

The position offers autonomy in a values-led not-for-profit setting, with salary packaging up to $18,550 and a travel reimbursement at 88 cents per kilometre (first 5,000km tax-free).

Qualifications

• Bachelor qualification in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Current Australian driver licence and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in aged care or community health is welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete home-based functional assessments and consider mobility, cognition and daily routines.
• Deliver falls prevention and reablement-focused interventions.
• Recommend home modifications, assistive technology and equipment.
• Support clients living with dementia or changing health needs with person-centred OT input.
• Educate families and carers to embed safety and independence strategies.
• Maintain clear documentation and collaborate with clients and clinical teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal empathy

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

Driver licence

Job description

Support independence, spark confidence and change lives as an Occupational Therapist at Uniting

• Full-time fixed-term opportunity to May 2027
• Genuine potential for ongoing employment within Uniting's growing community aged care services
• Western Sydney, Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains region

About the opportunity

Support older people to remain safe, independent and confident in their own homes. In this community-based Occupational Therapist role, you will complete functional assessments, recommend practical interventions, support reablement goals and help clients continue living well at home.

This is a meaningful opportunity for an OT who enjoys autonomy, person-centred practice and seeing the direct impact of their work in the community. You will be supported by a values-led not-for-profit organisation, with salary packaging of up to $18,550 and travel reimbursement at 88 cents per kilometre. The first 5,000km is tax-free in line with current arrangements, which is equivalent to up to $4,400 tax-free in the first year.

From falls prevention and hospital avoidance to cognitive, physical and environmental interventions, this varied role supports diverse ageing populations to remain well, confident and connected.

New graduates and early-career Occupational Therapists are encouraged to apply, with support available to grow into the role.

Why you'll love this role

• Make a visible difference by helping older people remain safe, independent and confident at home.
• Enjoy varied community OT work across functional assessments, falls prevention, dementia support, home modifications and assistive technology.
• Work in a reablement-focused, person-centred model where your recommendations directly improve daily living and quality of life.
• Receive travel reimbursement at 88 cents per kilometre when using your own car for work-related travel, with the first 5,000km tax-free - equivalent to up to $4,400 tax-free in the first year.
• Access not-for-profit salary packaging of up to $18,550, plus employee discounts and wellbeing benefits.
• Join a supportive, inclusive organisation with genuine potential for ongoing opportunities beyond the fixed-term contract.

What you will do

• Complete complex functional assessments in clients' homes, considering mobility, cognition, daily routines, environmental risks and personal goals.
• Deliver falls prevention, hospital avoidance and reablement-focused interventions that support safe ageing at home.
• Recommend home modifications, assistive technology and equipment solutions to improve independence and reduce risk.
• Support clients living with dementia, changing health needs or end-of-life care needs through practical, person-centred OT input.
• Educate families, carers and support teams to embed strategies that improve safety, confidence and quality of life.
• Maintain clear documentation and work collaboratively with clients, carers and clinical teams to keep each person's goals and preferences central to their care.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor qualification in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification.
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Current Australian driver licence and access to a vehicle.
• Previous experience in aged care, community health, rehabilitation, disability or a similar setting is welcomed but not essential.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients, families, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to complete health screenings, functional assessments and practical recommendations that support safe, independent living.

Further to this, we offer

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Travel reimbursement for work-related travel when using your own car.
• Up to $18,550 not-for-profit salary packaging available.
• Access to our U Rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport - live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities to grow your career within Uniting.
• Purchase of additional leave.

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion is not just something we value - it is how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve. At Uniting, we welcome and celebrate