Occupational Therapist – Community Aged Care (Part-Time)

MediRecruit; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (pro rata) + super

Part time, 2 days per week

Community-based role with variety

Job summary

MediRecruit is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support older people in South East Melbourne, VIC, in a part-time role (2 days per week). You will assess clients in their homes, recommend and implement home modifications, and develop care plans with clinical goals under supervision.

AHPRA registration and Australian work eligibility are required. You’ll work autonomously within a supportive team, manage a community caseload, and contribute to high-quality home-based care.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Experience prescribing home modifications, including ramps and rails (essential).
• Experience working in community or aged care settings (desirable).
• Person-centred, collaborative approach with strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a community caseload.
• Current driver's licence.
• Eligible to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of older people in their own homes and recommend appropriate supports.
• Assess for and prescribe minor home modifications, including ramps and rails, and assistive equipment.
• Develop and maintain care plans and clinical goals.
• Work within legislative, regulatory and scope of practice requirements.
• Communicate professionally with clients, families and other stakeholders and apply a person-centred approach.
• Keep documentation and reports to a high standard, in line with company and medico-legal requirements.
• Seek advice and clinical support from your Team Leader when needed.
• Follow company policies and practices.
• Attend team meetings as required.

Skills

Home modifications prescription

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Autonomous work

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

MediRecruit is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support older people in South East Melbourne, VIC, in a part-time role (2 days per week). You will assess clients in their homes, recommend and implement home modifications, and develop care plans with clinical goals under supervision.

AHPRA registration and Australian work eligibility are required. You’ll work autonomously within a supportive team, manage a community caseload, and contribute to high-quality home-based care.