Occupational Therapist - Community Based | Townsville

Healthcarelink Support; Townsville City; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

WFH admin days

Weekly clinical supervision

Learning sessions

PD allowance

Travel allowance

Career progression

National network

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Structured New Graduate Program

Job summary

Healthcarelink Support seeks an Occupational Therapist to join a growing multidisciplinary team. The role suits both early-career and experienced clinicians, offering flexible hours and opportunities to develop clinical skills in a collaborative environment.

You will assess clients, develop tailored intervention plans, and deliver services across home, school and community settings with supervision, mentoring and professional development support. Travel to community sites is possible.

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.
• 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 workload independently.
• Experience working within the NDIS is highly regarded but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conducting functional assessments and developing evidence-based intervention plans tailored to individual needs.
• Delivering occupational therapy services across home, school and community environments.
• Preparing 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor or Master OT

Job description

Job Description

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.

• 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.

About the Employer

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 Candidate

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.

• 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!

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