Occupational Therapist

Healthii People; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development and S

Supportive leadership team

Varied caseload (paediatric to adult)

Job summary

WEmpower, in partnership with Healthii People, is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their Allied Health team in the Port Macquarie / Coffs Harbour region on a full-time basis.

The role offers a salary of $85,000–$105,000 plus super, travel allowance, flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional development. A varied caseload across paediatric, adolescent and adult clients supports NDIS participants in the Mid North Coast.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• NDIS experience preferred.
• Current Working with Children Check and disability screening.
• Current Australian driver’s licence with reliable vehicle access.
• Strong clinical reasoning and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Complete FCAs and prepare high-quality NDIS reports.
• Conduct Assistive Technology assessments and equipment trials.
• Perform Home Modification assessments (minor/complex).
• Deliver individual OT interventions to children, teens and adults.
• Develop therapy plans with measurable goals and outcomes.
• Support sensory, emotional regulation, executive function and daily living skills.
• Facilitate group programs and parent/caregiver education.
• Coordinate with Support Coordinators, Plan Managers and other professionals.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary case conferences and service development.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Report-writing

Excellent communication

Collaborative approach

Caseload management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

WEmpower, in partnership with Healthii People, is looking for an experienced and passionate Occupational Therapist to join their growing Allied Health team in the Port Macquarie / Coffs Harbour region on a full-time basis.

What's on Offer?

• $85,000 – $105,000 + Superannuation, based on experience
• Opportunity for career growth and professional development
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to individuals and families living with disability
• Travel allowance
• Supportive leadership team
• Flexible working arrangements
• A genuinely varied caseload spanning paediatric, adolescent and adult clients
• Ongoing professional development and clinical support
• Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment

WEmpower is a community provider built on compassion, connection and a genuine commitment to transforming lives. Their focus is on providing quality support that promotes independence, dignity, wellbeing and a genuine sense of belonging. WEmpower deliver high-quality, person-centred Occupational Therapy services to NDIS participants across the Mid North Coast.

What you'll be doing:

• Completing Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) and preparing high-quality NDIS reports
• Conducting Assistive Technology assessments, equipment trials and prescription
• Completing Home Modification assessments (minor and complex, within scope)
• Delivering individual OT intervention to children, adolescents and adults
• Developing individualised therapy plans with measurable, functional goals
• Supporting sensory, emotional regulation, executive functioning, fine motor, gross motor and daily living skills
• Facilitating group therapy programs, including school holiday programs
• Delivering parent, caregiver and support-worker education and training
• Liaising with Support Coordinators, Plan Managers, schools and other allied health professionals
• Contributing to multidisciplinary case conferences and service development initiatives

About You:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration
• Previous NDIS experience
• Current Working with Children Check and relevant disability-sector screeningCurrent Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Strong clinical reasoning and report-writing skills
• Ability to independently manage a varied caseload
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach

If you're an OT looking for a role with real variety, genuine support, and the chance to make a lasting impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you. to join the WEmpower team.