Senior Occupational Therapist

Ability-Action-Australia; Taree; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Referral incentives

Leave purchase options

Corporate discounts

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Ability Action Australia is expanding its team in the Taree region. We are seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to support participants, delivering timely therapeutic services with a focus on independence and wellbeing.

Work close to home as the team grows and services expand. You will join a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, mentoring graduates and early career clinicians while handling a varied caseload and staying compliant with regulations.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy membership with AHPRA.
• Experience as an Occupational Therapist or Senior Occupational Therapist beyond graduation.
• Passionate about community‑based support for people with disability.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills to manage a varied caseload.
• Thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Desire to mentor graduates and early career clinicians.
• Drivers licence, reliable vehicle and comprehensive car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Manage an allocated caseload and deliver timely therapeutic services.
• Assess participants’ development, cognitive, emotional, psychological and physical function.
• Interpret findings to formulate treatment goals for each participant.
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve quality of life and goals.
• Maintain awareness of current legislation to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support outcomes.
• Caseload tailored to experience, interests and goals.
• Support growth and development of graduates and early career clinicians.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Mentoring graduates

Collaborative team player

Job description

We are one of the largest providers to the NDIS, supporting over 10,000 participants every year with the care they need, when and where it is needed. We have a multi-disciplinary team approach, building a quality support service around the needs and goals of our participants and their family.

Help us help otherswith life changing support that canimprove their independence, access, development, health and wellbeing, and function.

Job Description

New office space, growing team!

As our #AAA teamcontinues to grow, we’re looking for a Senior Occupational Therapistto support participants across theTareeregion, depending on where you’re based - work close to home!

As an experienced clinician, you’ll bring your expertise to a supportive and collaborative environment where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of your participants, contribute to team development, and continue growing professionally.

• Manage an allocated caseload (based on your negotiated hours) and deliver timely therapeutic services
• Assess participants’ developmental, cognitive, emotional, psychological and physical function and capacity through clinical observations and standardised assessments
• Interpret findings to formulate treatment goals unique to each participant
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help participants enhance their quality of life and meet their goals
• Maintain awareness of current legislation to ensure compliance
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to support participant outcomes
• Caseload will be tailored to your experience, interests and professional goals
• Support the growth and development of graduates and early career clinicians.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current Occupational Therapymembership with AHPRA
• Experience as an Occupational Therapist or Senior Occupational Therapistbeyond graduation
• Passionate about community‑based support for people with disability
• Excellent time management and organisational skills to manage a varied caseload
• Thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
• Desire to mentor graduates and early career clinicians
• Drivers licence, reliable vehicle and comprehensive car insurance

As you support many, we support you. You’ll enjoy:

• Exceptional benefitsincluding salary packaging, referral incentives, additional leave purchase options and exclusive corporate discounts
• Real flexibilityto design your work hours and days around your lifestyle
• A competitive packagefeaturing an industry-leading salary, kilometre reimbursement, laptop, smartphone, PD allowance and performance incentives
• A balanced way of workingwith a mix of home, community visits and access to office and clinic spaces
• Meaningful clinical supportthrough weekly supervision, dedicated mentors and guidance from senior clinicians
• Clear career developmentwith tailored training, ongoing professional development and career pathways acrossAbility ActionAustralia & MedHealth

Additional Information

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.