Senior Occupational Therapist (Medico-legal) SA

Axiom Health Pty Ltd; Adelaide; Remote; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

True flexibility

Premium compensation with super

Expert support network

Professional autonomy

Family-friendly culture

Job summary

Axiom Health Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Medico-legal Occupational Therapist to join our SA NDIS dispute team. You will deliver expert functional capacity assessments and craft reports that withstand legal scrutiny, while enjoying professional autonomy and a flexible contracting role.

With true flexibility, you set your schedule, choose your caseload, and work from wherever you are most productive. Competitive rates plus superannuation support the long-term partnerships we value.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• 7+ years of diverse clinical experience across multiple settings and conditions.
• Professional indemnity insurance.
• Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check.
• ABN holder status with business acumen.
• Commitment to excellence and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct expert functional capacity assessments.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for NDIA decisions and ART proceedings.
• Present professional opinions in ART proceedings.
• Adhere to relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Contracting experience

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist (Medico-legal) SA

Professional challenge | Financial reward | Personal flexibility

Axiom is a specialist provider of occupational therapy and vocational capacity medico-legal services, with offices based in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. We are a family-friendly company that offers a high level of flexibility and autonomy balanced with professional support. With a reputation for excellence across personal injury compensation, family law, and NDIS tribunal matters, we're seeking an experienced OT to join our NDIS dispute team in SA who is ready to elevate their career while maintaining a lifestyle that suits you.

Why Axiom?

True Flexibility – As a contractor, you're in control. Set your own schedule, choose your caseload, and work from wherever you're most productive

Premium Compensation – Competitive contractor rates PLUS superannuation (yes, we pay super to our contractors – because we value long-term partnerships)

Expert Support Network – Join a collegial team of highly experienced medico-legal OTs who share knowledge, provide mentorship, and celebrate successes together

Professional Autonomy – We trust your expertise. Manage your cases independently while knowing support is always available when you need it

Family-First Culture – We genuinely understand work-life balance because we live it too

The Role

As a Senior Medico-legal OT with Axiom, you'll provide expert functional capacity assessments and craft comprehensive reports that stand up to the highest scrutiny. Your work will directly support and advise NDIA decision-makers and ART proceedings, making you a vital and influential voice in resolving NDIS matters in dispute.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough, evidence-based assessments across diverse clinical presentations
• Prepare detailed expert witness reports that meet court and tribunal standards
• Present professional opinions confidently in ART proceedings
• Maintain exemplary standards within legislative and regulatory frameworks

What You'll Bring:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• 7+ years of diverse clinical experience across multiple settings and conditions
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Current National Police Check & Working with Children Check
• ABN holder status with proven business acumen
• A commitment to excellence and professional integrity