Occupational Therapist

DCC Industry Group; Toowoomba Regional; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development budget

Relocation assistance

Flexible service delivery

Job summary

At DCC Industry Group in Toowoomba, an Occupational Therapist will provide services to children and adults within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team including Psychologists, Speech Therapists, and Therapy Assistants.

The role offers supervision, mentorship, and professional development, with flexible service delivery modes and a client-centered approach to care.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current AHPRA Registration.
• 2+ years' experience as an OT.
• Working with Children Check and NDIS checks or willingness to obtain.
• Current P2 or Opens Australian driver's licence.
• Eligible for a Medicare provider number.
• National Police Check or willingness to obtain.
• First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Strong organisational, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Positive, client-centered approach to therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assisting parents/families to develop understanding and knowledge of the NDIS to support their ability to make informed decisions.
• Conducting standardised and non-standardised assessments.
• Planning, implementing and evaluating individual therapy programs.
• Completing documentation and writing functional reports in line with professional standards.
• Working collaboratively with clients, families, support staff, and other allied health services.
• Assessing home and school environments, prescribing aids, equipment and modifications as required.
• Identifying and providing appropriate information and education to clients, families, support staff, and other allied health services.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Autonomous work

Collaborative team player

Client-centered approach

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

About the Role:

As an Occupational Therapist at DCC, you will be providing your expertise and services with a varied caseload that includes referrals for both children and adults. Supervision, mentorship and professional development are provided to ensure that team members feel supported in all areas of the role. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside Psychologists, Speech Therapists, and Therapy Assistants, all driven to deliver holistic, outcomes-focused care. This role will be based in Toowoomba, and responsibilities will include:

• Assisting parents/families to develop understanding and knowledge of the NDIS to support their ability to make informed decisions
• Conducting standardised and non-standardised assessments
• Planning, implementing and evaluating individual therapy programs
• Completing documentation and writing functional reports in line with professional standards
• Working collaboratively with clients, families, support staff, and other allied health services
• Assessing home and school environments, prescribing aids, equipment and modifications as required.
• Identifying and providing appropriate information and education to clients, families, support staff, and other allied health services

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA Registration
• 2+ years' experience as a registered Occupational Therapist (ideally)
• Working with Children Check (QLD Paid Blue Card) and NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card) or willingness to obtain
• Current P2 or Opens Australian driver's licence (essential for travel between sites)
• Eligible for a Medicare provider number
• National Police Check or willingness to obtain
• Nationally recognised First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain
• Strong organisational, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• A positive, client-centered approach to therapy

About DCC:

At DCC Industry Group, we're committed to creating meaningful opportunities that empower individuals, strengthen families, and build thriving communities. As a proudly Indigenous-led organisation and NDIS-registered provider, we deliver person-centred services across Youth & Communities, Foster and Kinship Care, Workforce, Allied Health, and Disability Services.

Guided by our values of Respect, Justice, Equality, Humility and Courage, we work alongside individuals, families and communities to deliver culturally responsive, evidence-based support that creates lasting outcomes.

When you join DCC, you'll become part of a growing organisation where collaboration, innovation and genuine purpose come together to make a real difference in communities across Queensland.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive remuneration of $85k - $110k per annum based on experience, plus superannuation, plus $2500 professional development budget to support you in your continued growth in your career.
• A purpose-driven work environment where culture, community, and healing guide everyday practice
• Professional development, supervision, mentoring, ongoing training, and peer learning opportunities within a supportive team and collaborative company culture
• Flexible service delivery modes: in-clinic, in-home, community-based, and telehealth to fit varied client needs
• Opportunity to make a real, positive impact alongside skilled practitioners who represent our values
• Relocation assistance can be provided if you are located outside of the region or country.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you or should you have further questions or require more information, please contact [e-mail]

We are proud to be an Indigenous-led organisation, and we value diversity and are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and culturally respectful workplace for all. We have zero tolerance for discrimination and uphold the highest standards of child safeguarding in line with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (Qld).

We welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, abilities, genders, and identities who share our commitment to child safety, cultural safety, and the wellbeing of children and young people.