Occupational Therapist Part or Full time

ECH Inc; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to 18,549 AUD per年

Travel reimbursement

Professional supervision and mentoring

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

ECH Inc in Adelaide is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to join our multi-disciplinary Allied Health team. You'll deliver person-centred assessments, develop tailored treatment plans and support clients to maintain independence in Wellness Centres, homes and living units.

You'll work with colleagues across disciplines, using evidence-based practice to improve safety and quality of life for older Australians, with flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Current AHPRA registration required.
• National Police Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Current driver's licence and ability to travel between client locations.
• Experience delivering OT services in community health, aged care or similar settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred occupational therapy assessments and tailored treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based OT interventions, education and health behaviour change programs.
• Assess home environments and recommend equipment, assistive technology and home modifications.
• Empower clients to maintain independence and wellbeing through client-centred care and advocacy.
• Collaborate with Allied Health professionals to deliver holistic care and improve outcomes.

Skills

Community health

Home safety assessments

Clinical reasoning

Treatment planning

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

National Police Check

Driver's license

Job description

Occupational Therapist Part or Full time

ECH is a leading South Australian profit-for-purpose organisation with a 60-year legacy of helping people age productively and independently.

We believe our people drive our success, which is why we’re committed to a culture of MORE:

More Wellbeing through flexible work

More Connection through a collaborative team environment

More Growth through ongoing learning and development opportunities

Join us and make a tangible impact in a workplace that values your expertise and supports your ambition.

Your opportunity

As an Occupational Therapist, you'll work as part of a multidisciplinary Allied Health team, delivering person-centred assessments, interventions and education programs across our Wellness Centres, clients' homes and ECH Independent Living Units.

You'll assess individual capabilities, develop tailored treatment strategies and provide practical recommendations that support clients to maintain independence, enhance safety and achieve meaningful outcomes. Through evidence-based practice and a holistic approach, you'll help older people live confidently and independently in their chosen environment.

You’ll make an impact by

Conducting comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and developing tailored treatment plans that support clients to achieve meaningful goals.

Delivering evidence-based occupational therapy interventions, education and health behaviour change programs in individual and group settings.

Assessing home environments and recommending equipment, assistive technology and home modifications to enhance safety and independence.

Empowering clients to maintain independence and wellbeing through person-centred care, advocacy and health promotion initiatives.

Collaborating with Allied Health professionals to deliver holistic care and contribute to continuous improvement and quality outcomes.

What you’ll bring

To succeed in this role, you'll ideally have:

A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent).

Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

A current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain one).

A current driver's licence and the ability to travel between client locations.

We would also love you to bring the following skills:

Experience delivering occupational therapy services within community health, aged care, rehabilitation or similar settings.

Experience conducting home safety assessments and recommending equipment, assistive technology and home modifications.

Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and treatment planning skills.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

We want you to be MORE with us. We’re passionate about supporting our people through wellbeing programs, opportunities for career growth and competitive benefits—all within a supportive environment where you can thrive.

What does this mean for you?

Salary packaging of up to $18,549 per year to increase your take-home pay

Travel reimbursement and modern clinic facilities with onsite support

Professional supervision and mentoring opportunities with Senior Practitioner and professional development opportunities

Work and learn alongside our experienced multi-disciplinary team including Podiatrists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Dietitians, Nurses and more!

Health and wellbeing programs, including EAP and wellness initiatives

Opportunities to connect through team events and organisational gatherings

Extended parental leave and additional purchased leave Paid

Work in new and modern clinic facilities with onsite reception and scheduling support

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply, including those living with a disability, from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds, part of the LGBTI community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. If you require reasonable adjustments or would like to share your pronouns at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know.

In submitting your application, you agree to our ECH Recruitment Process Terms and Conditions

ECH Incorporated (ECH) is a leading South Australian provider of retirement living, in-home care, and community support services.

Established in 1964, ECH is a profit-for-purpose organisation with more than 60 years of experience supporting older Australians to live independently, confidently, and with a high quality of life.

Guided by its mission to promote self-determination, ECH empowers people to age well at home, helping them “get more out of life” through a strong focus on independence, wellbeing, and meaningful community connection.