Occupational Therapist - Opportunities for Grads to Seniors!

Kern Health; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mileage allowance

Wellness days

Flexible hours

Technology package

Personal resource allowance

Internal professional development

External professional development

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonus

Job summary

Kern Health in Western Australia is seeking a Mobile Community Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality, person-centred care across a collaborative team. You will work with participants, families and support networks to build capacity and achieve meaningful outcomes.

With mentoring from seniors and leaders, you will grow professionally in a values-driven culture. Flexible part-time or full-time options, plus development opportunities and a broad benefits package await.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist with full AHPRA registration.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
• Alignment with Kern’s values and collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
• Partner with participants, families and support networks to build capacity and achieve outcomes.
• Provide mentoring and clinical support within the team and leadership structure.

Skills

Passion for patient-centred care

Growth mindset

Values alignment

Education

Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent

Full AHPRA registration

Valid Working With Children Check

Valid WA Driver's Licence

Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Opportunities for Grads to Seniors!

Join Kern and Help Reimagine Allied Health in WA

At Kern, we are more than a team of therapists — we are a collective of passionate, forward-thinking professionals united by one purpose:

To make a genuine, lasting difference in people’s lives.

If you’re an Occupational Therapist who wants to do meaningful work, grow professionally, and be part of something bigger than yourself, this is your opportunity.

Across everything we do, we are committed to setting a new benchmark for allied health services in Western Australia. We believe therapy can be delivered differently — better — and that our participants deserve nothing less.

We're different, because you matter!

Why Kern?

We know that exceptional client outcomes start with an exceptional team experience.

That's why we've intentionally built an organisation where career development, workplace culture and genuine support are not buzzwords — they are our foundation.

A Caseload Designed Around You We tailor your caseload to your interests and passions, giving you diversity, challenge, and meaningful professional growth.

A Values-Driven Culture Our values — Seek to Understand; Play as a Team; Different, Better; Passionate about the Kern Way — are lived daily. We collaborate, we support each other, and we celebrate success together.

The Kern Supportive Approach Model We deliver high-quality, compassionate care through a true Team Around the Person approach, helping participants achieve their goals and live their best lives.

Structured Mentoring & Coaching From a carefully designed onboarding experience to our leadership-led coaching and development framework, we invest deeply in your growth and career progression.

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive market salary + 99 cents per kilometre mileage allowance
• Kern Wellness Days – equivalent to an additional week of leave
• Flexible part-time or full-time options designed around your lifestyle
• Technology package enabling you to work from anywhere
• $200 Personal Resource Allowance to build your own therapy kit
• Extensive internal professional development (more than we can put a dollar value on!)
• Access to external professional development
• $2,000 sign-on bonus (for direct applicants)
• $3,000 referral bonus if you bring a friend onboard

The Role

As a Mobile Community Occupational Therapist, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred therapy within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

You will work alongside:

• Physiotherapists
• Therapy Assistants
• Fellow Occupational Therapists

Using our Team Around the Person approach, you will partner with participants, families and support networks to build capacity, provide meaningful supports, and create outstanding outcomes.

You will also receive ongoing mentoring and specialised clinical support from experienced seniors, team leaders and our wider leadership team.

What You Bring

• A genuine passion for delivering optimal, person-centred care
• A growth mindset and commitment to continuous professional development
• Alignment with Kern's values and a desire to contribute positively to team culture

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent
• Full AHPRA registration
• Valid Working With Children Check
• Valid WA Driver's Licence
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check

Ready to Raise the Bar?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join an organisation that delivers a world-class experience for both its team and its participants, we would love to hear from you.