Occupational Therapist - Community Role- Graduates Welcome | Bendigo

HealthcareLink Pty Ltd.; Greater Bendigo; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

KPI bonuses and loyalty bonuses

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Laptop & mobile phone

Toll pass

Professional development & study leave

Annual leave loading

Job summary

HealthcareLink Pty Ltd. in Bendigo, VIC, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a community-based role that welcomes graduates. The position supports clients across telehealth, home visits, and hub-based services within the NDIS framework, with referrals via NDIS, Medicare or private sources.

The role is mobile, offering flexibility to work from home or company hubs when not in client appointments. You’ll assess and intervene for children and adults with disabilities, maximize function and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration.
• WWCC/Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• COVID-19 vaccination evidence or valid exemption.
• Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide interventions for children and adults with disabilities.
• Work within the NDIS framework to maximize function and social engagement.
• Assist with assistive technology assessment and recommendations.
• Complete timely documentation and report writing.
• Manage a varied caseload and meet professional expectations.

Skills

Client-focused care

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (OT)

AHPRA registration

Job description

• Job title: Occupational Therapist - Community role- Graduates welcome

• Bendigo

  Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per annum + super

  Location: Bendigo, VIC

  The Client, a registered NDIS health provider, offers a diverse array of community-based, allied health services to individuals of all ages and abilities. The role requires the provision of evidence-based services through multiple delivery models, including telehealth, community visits, and centre-based services. Referrals can originate via the NDIS, Medicare, or private sources. This is a mobile role, offering the flexibility to work from home or the company's hubs when not conducting client appointments.

  Key Responsibilities

  The professional will be responsible for a range of duties focused on maximizing client function and engagement:

  • Assessing and providing interventions for children and adults living with a range of disabilities.

  • Working within the NDIS framework to maximize clients' level of function, capacity, and social engagement.

  • Assisting clients with assistive technology assessment, recommendations, and applications (in relevant fields).

  • Completing timely documentation and report writing.

  • Managing a varied caseload.

  • Meeting company professional expectations (e.g., meeting billables and effective client management).

  • Attending meetings, supervision, and personal development sessions (as required).

  • Building relationships with key stakeholders, including therapists, clients, and referral sources.

  • Working across leading software platforms and online tools.

  This position provides a unique opportunity to significantly impact the lives of others, leading to a profound sense of reward for one's work.

  Essential Requirements

  Candidates must possess the following qualifications and checks:

  • Relevant Tertiary qualifications in a related field.

  • Discipline-specific professional registration (i.e., AHPRA).

  • Working with Children Check (WWCC or Blue Card).

  • NDIS Worker Screening Check.

  • Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination (or valid exemption).

  • Police Check & International Police Check (only applicable to individuals who have lived overseas).

  • Drivers licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

  • Car insurance.

  • Professional Indemnity & Public Liability insurance.

  • First Aid (optional).

  Employee Benefits

  The Client's leadership team prioritizes therapist satisfaction and appreciation, exemplified by an open-door policy and ongoing opportunities to provide feedback for company improvement. Additional benefits include:

  • Flexible working arrangements.

  • Achievable KPI bonuses and Loyalty bonuses.

  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

  • Benefits, discounts, and rewards with premier retail and service partners.

  • Clearly defined career progression opportunities.

  • Comprehensive New Graduate Program.

  • Professional Development allowance and Paid study leave.

  • Annual leave loading included.

  • Provision of a Laptop & mobile phone and a Toll pass.

  • Opportunity to learn from and be supported by senior clinicians within multidisciplinary teams.

  • Guest speaker events covering interesting and relevant topics.

  • Social events, team building, and well-being activities.

  • Opportunities to live and base oneself almost anywhere in Australia.

  • Unlimited drinks and snacks at all company hubs.

  • Access to a library of online resources and assessment tools.