Occupational Therapist - Community Based | Hobart

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Clinical supervision

PD allowance

Travel allowance

Career progression

New Graduate Program

Job summary

Healthcarelink Support in Hobart is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their growing multidisciplinary team. Working with clients aged 0–65, you’ll help individuals build independence and everyday living skills in homes, schools and community settings.

Flexible full-time or part-time roles with work-from-home admin time, weekly clinical supervision, and ongoing professional development opportunities. New graduates are welcome to apply and support for NDIs is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with AHPRA.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

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 work-from-home admin time.
• Collaborate with Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists and Behaviour Support Practitioners.
• Build positive relationships with clients, families, carers and support networks.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision, mentoring and professional development.
• Manage caseload with autonomy while aiming for meaningful client outcomes.
• Develop a caseload aligned with clinical interests and career goals.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

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: Hobart

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 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.
• New graduates are welcome to apply!
• 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!