Occupational Therapist

BaptistCare; Wagga Wagga City Council; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness

Professional development

Flexible work-from-home

No weekend shifts

Salary packaging

Supportive team

Job summary

BaptistCare is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team across the Murrumbidgee/Wagga Wagga region. You will deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions to older Australians under aged care funding programs, focusing on reablement and restorative care to maintain independence at home.

We offer flexible work-from-home options, no weekend or shift work, and comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience assessing OT needs and developing individualised programs for aged care in the community.
• Postgraduate experience in aged care, rehab and community settings.
• Strong understanding of reablement and restorative care models.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based OT assessments and interventions to aged care clients.
• Support independence and living at home through restorative care.

Skills

AHPRA registered OT

Aged care in community

Assessment & program development

Reablement/restorative care

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Current AHPRA registration

Job description

Are you a motivated Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference in your community? This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills to enhance the independence, health and wellbeing of older Australians - while enjoying flexibility, support, and a great team environment.

Key features

• A comprehensive range of Employee Benefits from health & wellness to professional development opportunities
• Flexible work-from-home options; no weekends or shift work
• Competitive pay with tax-free salary packaging
• Supportive team culture where your contributions matter
• Join an organisation that values clients and staff
• Apply your clinical skills to support independent living at home

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist PT or FT, to join our growing team in the Murrumbidgee/Wagga Wagga and surrounding areas.

You will deliver evidence-based Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to clients under aged care funding programs, with a focus on reablement and restorative care. Your work will help older people maintain or regain independence, mobility, and confidence to remain living at home.

Your team

You will be joining an established and supportive group of health professionals who share a passion for helping older Australians live well. Guided by our unique Well-Living approach, we focus on empowering clients to live their best possible lives at home, surrounded by the people, community and memories they love most. Together we help people feel loved, valued and respected every day.

About you

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated abilityto assess occupational therapy needs and develop individualised programs for aged care clients in the community
• Post graduate experience working with in a variety of aged care services, including rehabilitation and community settings
• Comprehensive understanding of reablement and restorative care models
• Confident working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated computer literacy
• Alignment with BaptistCare’s values and mission
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain
• Unrestricted driver’s licence and access to a reliable, registered vehicle with minimum Third-Party Property Damage car insurance.

About us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing. We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 76,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

BaptistCare - Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all

If you have further questions regarding career opportunities, please call Amanda Lancaster - Senior Occupational Therapist on 0482 180 420 for a confidential discussion.

We do not require recruitment agency services at this time.