Occupational Therapist

Medhealth; Townsville City; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ultimate flexibility

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

PD allowance and career pathways

Job summary

Ability Action Australia is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our North Queensland team in Townsville. You will conduct clinical assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions to support NDIS participants in diverse settings.

We offer flexible full-time or part-time roles, a hybrid work model, competitive salary packages, laptop+phone provided, travel reimbursements, and opportunities for professional development within the MedHealth network.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proactive, client-centred mindset with a drive to innovate and grow.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Interest in pediatrics, complex needs, or adult caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload with assessments and interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and recommend Assistive Technology as needed.
• Design home modifications and support goals for NDIS participants.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Communication skills

Client-centred mindset

Independent and collaborative

Pediatrics/complex needs interest

Job description

Ability Action Australia is a national NDIS provider delivering Allied Health services across 300+ locations.

In Townsville, our expert team specialise in Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy & Behaviour Support, to support participants in the region.

Job Description

Flexible Community Role | Ability Action Australia

Are you ready to empower others while taking control of your own work-life balance?

At Ability Action Australia, we believe that when our clinicians feel supported, our participants thrive.

We are looking for passionate Occupational Therapists to join our North Queensland team.

Why Join AAA?

• Ultimate Flexibility:Design your own schedule with full-time or part-time options. You have control of your own calendar.
• Competitive Rewards:Industry-leading salary, salary packaging, comprehensive clinical toolkits, laptop+ phone is provided, km reimbursement for billable travel, achievable bonus incentives opportunities, options to purchase additional leave......+ more!
• Grow Your Way:Access a generous PD allowance and a clear career pathway through AAA and MedHealth. A multitude of in-house clinicalprograms on offer across all disciplines,implemented viaour large training & development teams.
• Balance:A true hybrid model—work from home, the clinic, via telehealth &out in the community.
• Unrivaled Support:Benefit from structured, consistent clinical supervision and mentoring from some of the best OTs in the country.

Your Impact:
You will manage a diverse caseload with your interests in mind, conducting clinical assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions.

From recommending life-changing Assistive Technology to designing home modifications, you’ll be at the heart of helping NDIS participants achieve their goals.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need:

Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

A proactive, client-centred mindset with a desire to innovate and grow

The ability to work both independently and collaboratively

An interest in pediatrics, complex needs, or adult caseloads

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.