Occupational Therapist

Aspect sa; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Phone provided

Laptop provided

Job summary

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) invites applications for an Occupational Therapist to join the Learning Support Team at Aspect Riverina School in Wagga Wagga. The role offers 3–4 community-based therapy days with a strong clinical team and a pro-rata salary of $81K–$120K plus super, phone and laptop.

You'll work with participants in home, school, and community settings to promote independence and functional skills, with opportunities for professional development and salary packaging.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Full AHPRA registration.
• Current and valid Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle (kms and tolls reimbursed).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Working With Children Check (state-based).
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy supports to 3 - 4 participants per day in community settings.
• Develop practical, goal-focused intervention plans.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, and support networks.
• Build strategies that are strengths-based, functional, and meaningful.
• Support participants to develop independence and everyday life skills.
• Work both autonomously in the community and as part of a highly supportive team.

Skills

Caseload management

Family collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

• Department: Individual & Community Services

Company Description

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia's largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.

At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seekto understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.

Job Description

• Join a passionate team of dedicated professionals in a supportive school environment
• $81K – $120K pa (pro-rata) FTE inclusive of super + phone + laptop
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay

Our trusted Aspect Therapy team is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Learning Support Team at Aspect Riverina School in Wagga Wagga. This is a varied, school and community-based role where no two days look the same. You'll manage your own caseload while being supported by a strong, collaborative clinical team.

You'll work directly with participants in their everyday environments—home, school, or community—helping them build practical skills, independence, and confidence in line with their goals.

At Aspect, we understand that once you've met one Autistic person, you've met one Autistic person. This role offers real clinical diversity, creativity, and the opportunity to tailor supports to each individual.

What your day will look like

You will:

• Deliver therapy supports to 3 - 4 participants per day in community settings
• Develop practical, goal-focused intervention plans
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, and support networks
• Build strategies that are strengths-based, functional, and meaningful
• Support participants to develop independence and everyday life skills
• Work both autonomously in the community and as part of a highly supportive team

Qualifications

What you bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Full AHPRA registration
• Current and valid Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle (km and tolls reimbursed)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Working With Children Check (state-based)
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You, click here to access
• Current RRHAN-EC certification (South Australia) or willingness to obtain (where required)
• International police check (if required)
• A comprehensive and tailored induction program to support you as you commence in the role
• Individualised support and supervision so you know we have your back
• A versatile working day within a supportive school environment
• Leave entitlements including paid parental leave and generous sick/carer's leave
• Practical internal and external professional development opportunities
• Internal annual National Conference for career development and networking
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training to extend your knowledge and skills
• Discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to a wide range of everyday discounts through Beny
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay

Aspectreserves therighttointerviewandappointatanystageduringthesearchprocess.

Please note, we will not be accepting resumes from recruitment agencies for this role.

Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.