Senior Occupational Therapist

HenderCare; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Laptop provided

Fleet car usage

Flexible working

Job summary

HenderCare is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead clinical teams across homes and community settings, delivering client-centred care and meaningful outcomes for people living with diverse needs.

You will mentor clinicians, refine assessments, collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to service improvements while enjoying flexible arrangements, strong work-life balance, and the chance to shape the future of allied health in our supportive organisation.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy (OT)
• Current AHPRA registration
• Experience within the NDIS
• Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
• Experience mentoring or leading clinicians is highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse and rewarding caseload with autonomy
• Complete Functional Capacity Assessments and complex clinical assessments
• Prescribe and review Assistive Technology and Home Modifications
• Develop practical, person-centred recommendations that deliver meaningful outcomes
• Collaborate with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams
• Mentor and support fellow clinicians
• Contribute to clinical excellence, service innovation and continuous improvement

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Autonomy

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Ready to step into a role where you can lead, influence, and make a lasting difference?

Permanent full-time and part-time positions available

Paid on-site car park, laptop & fleet car usage

Exceptional work-life balance and flexibility

At HenderCare, we're passionate about helping people live fuller, more independent lives, and we're looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist who shares that passion.

This is more than a therapy role. It's an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, support people to achieve their goals, mentor fellow clinicians, and help shape the future of Allied Health services.

You will join a supportive and experienced team where your expertise is valued, your ideas are welcomed, and your growth is encouraged. With flexible working arrangements, tailored caseloads, and opportunities to develop your clinical and leadership skills, you'll have the freedom to build a career that's both rewarding and sustainable.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you'll work across homes and community settings, supporting clients to improve independence, participation and quality of life.

In this role, you will:

Manage a diverse and rewarding caseload with autonomy

Complete Functional Capacity Assessments and complex clinical assessments

Prescribe and review Assistive Technology and Home Modifications

Develop practical, person-centred recommendations that deliver meaningful outcomes

Collaborate with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams

Mentor and support fellow clinicians

Contribute to clinical excellence, service innovation and continuous improvement

This is an opportunity to combine hands-on clinical work with leadership, mentoring and professional growth.

About You

You are an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about achieving great outcomes, building strong relationships and supporting others to succeed.

You will bring:

Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy

Current AHPRA registration

Significant experience working within the NDIS

Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities

Experience mentoring, supervising or leading clinicians will be highly regarded.

You will also hold, or be willing to obtain:

Working with Children Check

NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

National Police Clearance

Current Driver's Licence

Diversity, Safety and Inclusion

HenderCare is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Join HenderCare and help people achieve more, every day.

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.