Occupational Therapist - Community Based | Canberra

Healthcarelink Support; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible full-time/part-time options

Work-from-home administration days

Weekly supervision & mentoring

Uncapped professional development

Job summary

Healthcarelink Support in Canberra is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a growing multidisciplinary team. The role suits early career or experienced clinicians who want to develop skills in a supportive environment serving ages 0–65 in homes, schools and communities.

You will conduct assessments, deliver therapies across settings, and prepare reports while benefiting from supervision, mentorship and a dedicated New Graduate Program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Minimum 1 year of experience.
• Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Experience in the NDIS is highly regarded but not essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional assessments and develop evidence-based intervention plans.
• Deliver occupational therapy services across home, school and community environments.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and clinical documentation with dedicated admin time.
• Collaborate with Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists and Behaviour Support Practitioners.
• Build positive relationships with clients, families and support networks.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision, mentoring and professional development.
• Manage caseload with autonomy toward meaningful client outcomes.
• Develop a caseload aligned with clinical interests and career goals.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

Job description

Job title: Occupational Therapist

Job type: Permanent full time or part time

Work setting: Community-based

Salary offer: $85k to $105k annually + Super

Location: Canberra

About the company:

Our client is a well-established, community-based NDIS provider delivering evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming services across Australia. With a multidisciplinary team of over 160 clinicians, including a national Occupational Therapy team of more than 60 professionals, they are committed to creating a supportive workplace where clinicians can thrive and build rewarding careers. Our client values collaboration, clinical development and work-life balance, offering clinicians the flexibility, autonomy and support to deliver meaningful outcomes for their clients. With a strong focus on clinician wellbeing and retention, you'll join a team that values open communication, ongoing learning and genuine connection.

About the role:

Our client is seeking an early career or experienced Occupational Therapist to join their growing multidisciplinary team. This opportunity is suitable for both experienced clinicians and new graduates looking to develop their clinical skills in a supportive, collaborative environment. Working with clients aged 0–65 years, you’ll help individuals build independence, develop everyday living skills and achieve meaningful outcomes in their homes, schools and community settings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting functional assessments and developing evidence-based intervention plans tailored to individual needs.
• Delivering occupational therapy services across home, school and community environments.
• Preparing comprehensive reports and clinical documentation, with dedicated work-from-home administration time.
• Collaborating with Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists and Behaviour Support Practitioners.
• Building positive relationships with clients, families, carers and support networks.
• Participating in regular clinical supervision, mentoring and professional development activities.
• Managing your caseload with autonomy while working towards meaningful client outcomes.
• Developing a caseload aligned with your clinical interests, experience and career goals.

Benefits:

• Flexible full-time and part-time employment opportunities.
• Work-from-home days for administration and report writing.
• Weekly clinical supervision and mentoring.
• Weekly learning and development sessions.
• Uncapped professional development allowance.
• Travel allowance to support community-based work.
• Clear career progression and professional development pathways.
• Access to a national network of more than 60 Occupational Therapists.
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of over 160 clinicians.
• Supportive leadership team with an open-door approach.
• Regular team connection and social events.
• Dedicated New Graduate Program with structured support for early-career clinicians.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Minimum 1 year of experience.
• Current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for helping people improve their independence and achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while managing your workload independently.
• Experience working within the NDIS is highly regarded but not essential.

If you're looking for a role where you can grow as a clinician, enjoy flexibility and make a genuine difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you!