Occupational Therapist - DVA, Aged Care, NDIS or Paeds - Canberra, ACT

MediRecruit; Canberra; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Travel allowance

Flexible engagement (employee or 3rd‑p

Clinical mentorship from Lead

Professional development

Job summary

MediRecruit is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a community-based allied health provider in Canberra, ACT, delivering assessments and interventions across NDIS, DVA and Home Care settings. The role offers genuine flexibility in where you work, including face-to-face visits, telehealth, home visits and kindy-based sessions, with a caseload tailored to your interests.

This part-time position requires a minimum of three days per week or contractor engagement, with support from

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent qualification)
• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• 2-4 years of clinical experience, ideally in community, NDIS, aged care or home care settings
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid Australian driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and effective therapeutic relationships
• Confidence working autonomously in community settings while collaborating as part of a broader team
• Evidence-based approach to clinical practice and commitment to ongoing professional development
• Experience across multiple funding streams (NDIS, DVA, Home Care Packages)
• Experience with home modifications, assistive technology or equipment prescription
• Experience mentoring students or less experienced clinicians

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy assessments and interventions across community settings
• Support clients to maintain and improve functional ability, independence and quality of life
• Work across NDIS, DVA and/or Home Care caseloads based on your interests and strengths
• Collaborate with a supportive multidisciplinary team, with direct access to a Clinical Lead for day-to-day mentoring and an OT Team Leader for operational support
• Deliver services via face-to-face, telehealth, home visiting and kindy-based sessions as required

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Autonomous work

Therapeutic relationships

Education

Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist - DVA, Aged Care, NDIS or Paeds - Canberra, ACT

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a community-based allied health provider in Canberra, ACT that takes a genuinely different approach to workload and caseload design.

This is a part-time position (minimum 3 days per week) with the option to work as a contractor. You will deliver quality occupational therapy services across community settings, supporting clients to maintain and improve their functional ability, independence and quality of life. Your caseload will be tailored to your interests and strengths across NDIS, DVA and/or Home Care clients, with genuine flexibility in how and where you work including face-to-face visits, telehealth, home visits and kindy-based sessions.

• Deliver occupational therapy assessments and interventions across community settings
• Support clients to maintain and improve functional ability, independence and quality of life
• Work across NDIS, DVA and/or Home Care caseloads based on your interests and strengths
• Collaborate with a supportive multidisciplinary team, with direct access to a Clinical Lead for day-to-day mentoring and an OT Team Leader for operational support
• Deliver services via face-to-face, telehealth, home visiting and kindy-based sessions as required

Benefits

• $87,000 - $110,000 per annum + super, bonus and travel (employee), or competitive contractor rates
• Industry-leading billable target, just 5 hours per day, genuinely the lowest in the sector
• Revenue bonus program, earn 10% of revenue generated above target
• Caseload flexibility, shape your mix of NDIS, DVA and Home Care clients around your preferences
• Employment flexibility, employee or contractor, your choice
• Dedicated Clinical Lead for mentoring plus regular supervision from the OT Team Leader
• Genuine focus on sustainable workloads and clinician wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development within a supportive team environment

About You

• Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent qualification)
• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• 2-4 years of clinical experience, ideally in community, NDIS, aged care or home care settings
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and effective therapeutic relationships
• Confidence working autonomously in community settings while collaborating as part of a broader team
• Evidence-based approach to clinical practice and commitment to ongoing professional development
• Experience across multiple funding streams (NDIS, DVA, Home Care Packages)
• Experience with home modifications, assistive technology or equipment prescription
• Experience mentoring students or less experienced clinicians

About Us

MediRecruit provides a specialist healthcare recruitment and career advisory service for Allied Health professionals in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Our dynamic team of recruiters have healthcare backgrounds and are passionate about sharing their expert advice.