Occupational Therapist- Community | Regional Vic

MARS Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available

Fleet vehicle

Laptop & smartphone provided

ADOs, annual leave & sick leave

Job summary

MARS Recruitment is seeking a Locum Occupational Therapist for a 6-month fixed-term contract in regional Victoria. The role is community and home-based, with accommodation, a fleet vehicle, laptop, and smartphone provided, supporting frail aged clients and people with disability.

You will perform home safety assessments, arrange home modifications and equipment prescriptions, manage care planning, and collaborate with carers and a multidisciplinary team across CHSP and HACC-PYP funding streams

Qualifications

• Community Occupational Therapy experience.
• Home visiting experience.
• Knowledge of Australian Building Standards.
• Experience with home modifications and equipment prescription.
• Familiarity with Geat2GO and SWEP.
• Strong care planning and independent caseload management skills.
• AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Home safety and functional assessments.
• Home modifications and equipment prescription.
• Scooter and wheelchair assessments.
• Care planning and goal setting to support independent living.
• Working closely with carers, families and multidisciplinary clinicians.
• Supporting clients to remain active within their local community.
• Collaborating with Allied Health Assistants for therapy programs and equipment trials.

Skills

Community OT

Home visits

Building standards AU

Home modifications

Equipment prescription

Geat2GO & SWEP

Care planning

Independent caseload

AHPRA registration

Driver's license

Job description

Locum Occupational Therapist - Community & Home Based | Regional Victoria

Looking for a meaningful community-based OT role where you can truly make a difference while enjoying a relaxed regional lifestyle?

We're working with a highly supportive regional health service seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a 6-month fixed term contract within their Rural Allied Health Team. Accommodation is available, making this a fantastic opportunity for both experienced locums and clinicians looking to transition into regional community health work.

$45 - $53 per hour + super
ADOs, annual leave & sick leave included
Accommodation available
Fleet vehicle, laptop & smartphone provided
Regional Victoria location
6-12 month fixed term contract

In this role, you'll work with frail aged clients and people living with disability to maximise independence and safety at home through practical, client-centred interventions. The role is primarily community and home visit based with some clinic appointments.

You’ll be joining a collaborative multidisciplinary Rural Allied Health Team delivering services across CHSP, HACC-PYP and limited NDIS funding streams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Home safety and functional assessments
• Home modifications and assistive technology prescription
• Scooter and wheelchair assessments
• Care planning and goal setting to support independent living
• Working closely with carers, families and multidisciplinary clinicians
• Supporting clients to remain active within their local community
• Collaborating with Allied Health Assistants for therapy programs and equipment trials

Key Skills & Experience:

• Community Occupational Therapy experience
• Home visiting experience
• Knowledge of Australian Building Standards
• Experience with home modifications and equipment prescription
• Familiarity with Geat2GO and SWEP
• Strong care planning and independent caseload management skills
• AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Current driver's licence

The service operates from a well-established community health setting with strong MDT support, modern resources, access to fleet vehicles and flexible community-based work.

Whether you’re an experienced locum or someone looking for a rewarding regional contract with genuine work‑life balance, we’d love to hear from you!