Senior Occupational Therapist — Flexible, Community Care Leader

Ability Action Australia; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Referral incentives

Additional leave purchase options

Corporate discounts

Flexible hours

Kilometre reimbursement

Laptop & smartphone

PD allowance

Mentorship program

Career development

Job summary

Ability Action Australia is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to support participants across the Newcastle and Hunter region. The role offers flexibility with work hours and a mix of home, community visits and clinic spaces.

You will provide clinical leadership, manage a varied caseload and mentor graduates while contributing to team development and professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy registration with AHPRA.
• Experience as an OT or Senior OT beyond graduation.
• Interest in mentoring graduates and early career clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Manage an allocated caseload and deliver timely therapeutic services.
• Assess participants across developmental, cognitive, emotional and physical function using observations and standardised assessments.
• Formulate treatment goals and provide evidence-based interventions.
• Maintain awareness of current legislation to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support outcomes.
• Tailor caseload to experience and professional goals.
• Support growth and development of graduates and early career clinicians.

Skills

AHPRA registration

OT clinical experience

Mentor graduates

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

Ability Action Australia is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to support participants across the Newcastle and Hunter region. The role offers flexibility with work hours and a mix of home, community visits and clinic spaces.

You will provide clinical leadership, manage a varied caseload and mentor graduates while contributing to team development and professional growth within a supportive environment.